
Divorce Settlement Analysis & Red Flag Detection
Analyze divorce settlements and identify risky terms instantly
What You Can Do
This skill analyzes divorce settlement agreements to identify potentially unfavorable terms, hidden risks, and overlooked provisions. It evaluates financial arrangements, custody terms, asset division, and support obligations against fair market standards and legal best practices. You get a comprehensive assessment highlighting areas requiring legal review or renegotiation before signing.
Features
Scores overall settlement fairness with severity ratings for each identified issue
Evaluates support obligations, asset splits, retirement account divisions, and debt responsibility
Reviews parenting schedules, decision-making authority, and child support calculations for ambiguities
Identifies tax consequences of asset transfers, alimony deductibility, and income arrangements
Flags commonly overlooked clauses like life insurance requirements, healthcare decisions, and future scenarios
Identifies terms that may be unenforceable or create litigation risks based on common legal standards
Benchmarks your terms against industry standards and typical settlements for context
Example Output
Settlement Analysis: Sample Review
Overall Risk Score: 7.2/10 (HIGH RISK)
Critical Red Flags:
- 🚩 Alimony tax trap: $3,500/month spousal support taxed as income to recipient; consider explicit tax indemnification language
- 🚩 401(k) division incomplete: No QDRO specified; transfer may trigger early withdrawal penalties
- ⚠️ Custody ambiguity: "Reasonable visitation" undefined; recommend specific schedules (e.g., 2nd/4th weekends)
Financial Analysis:
- Property split: 50/50 division is fair market value
- Liquidity gap: Recipient gets illiquid brokerage account; payor keeps liquid cash (20% disadvantage)
- Retirement: Partial 401(k) transfer approved, but pension benefits excluded entirely
Recommendations:
- Require QDRO for 401(k) before signing
- Add explicit IRC §71 language for alimony tax treatment
- Define custody schedule with specific dates and times
- Adjust liquid asset split to equalize purchasing power
Comparison to Market:
Your alimony duration (12 years) exceeds typical range (8-10 years) for 15-year marriage.
What's Included
- Full Settlement Review: Line-by-line analysis of all agreement sections with flagged problem areas
- Red Flag Report: Prioritized list of concerning provisions ranked by severity and impact
- Risk Assessment Scorecard: Numerical scoring of settlement fairness across financial, custody, and legal dimensions
- Tax Implications Summary: Specific tax consequences with IRC citations and recommendations to minimize burden
- Comparison Benchmarks: How your settlement terms compare to typical market standards for your circumstances
Who It's For
- Divorce attorneys
- Mediation clients and self-represented individuals
- Financial advisors reviewing divorce impacts
- People in active settlement negotiations
Best For
- Settlement review before signing
- Negotiation strategy development
- Attorney case preparation
- Post-settlement financial planning







