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The operative clauses of an agreement are the nuts and bolts of the settlement. They are the essential terms of the agreement and describe what each party's rights and obligations are. In the case of a separation agreement, the operative clauses might look like this: | The operative clauses of an agreement are the nuts and bolts of the settlement. They are the essential terms of the agreement and describe what each party's rights and obligations are. In the case of a separation agreement, the operative clauses might look like this: | ||
<blockquote><tt>IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES AGREE | <blockquote><tt>IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT:</tt></blockquote> | ||
<blockquote><tt>1. Jane and John will live separate and apart.</tt></blockquote> | <blockquote><tt>1. Jane and John will live separate and apart.</tt></blockquote> | ||
<blockquote><tt>2. Neither party will directly or indirectly molest, annoy or harass the other or his or her friends, relatives and associates.</tt></blockquote> | <blockquote><tt>2. Neither party will directly or indirectly molest, annoy or harass the other or his or her friends, relatives and associates.</tt></blockquote> | ||