A Settlement Agreement and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage is to be used by parties with minor children born of the marriage. The Settlement Agreement is used to decide the allocation of all debts and assets accumulated during the marriage of the parties. In addition, the Settlement Agreement decides such issues as child custody, child/spousal support and property disbursement. The Decree actually ends the marriage once it is signed by the Judge and filed at the Clerk's office. It incorporates the terms of the Separation Agreement.