What Is the Regulatory Agreement?
The regulatory agreement (convenio regulador) is the legal document in which both spouses set out the terms and conditions of their divorce. In a mutual-agreement divorce, both parties must agree on all the aspects covered by this document.
What Does the Regulatory Agreement Include?
The regulatory agreement typically addresses:
- Housing: what happens with the family home — who stays, whether it is sold, etc.
- Assets: how common assets and debts are distributed.
- Compensatory pension: whether one spouse will pay the other a pension, and under what terms.
- Companion animals: if applicable, care arrangements, expenses, and custody.
- Other agreements: any other matter the spouses wish to include.
In a notarial divorce (without minor children), the matters relating to children's custody, child support, and visitation rights are not applicable.
Who Prepares the Regulatory Agreement?
With Divorcios.express, the regulatory agreement is drafted by our team based on the information you provide through the client portal. You do not need to draft it yourself.
The process is as follows:
- You complete the intake form with all relevant details.
- Divorcios.express drafts the regulatory agreement.
- You review the draft in your client portal.
- If changes are needed, you can request modifications.
- Once approved, the agreement is included in the notary documentation.
Is the Regulatory Agreement Legally Binding?
Yes. Once signed before the notary as part of the public deed of divorce, the regulatory agreement has full legal effect. It is binding on both spouses.
Conclusion
The regulatory agreement is the core document of a mutual-agreement divorce. It records all the agreements between the spouses. Divorcios.express drafts it for you based on the information you provide, ensuring it is legally correct and reflects your wishes.