[{"id":"6a085dd5-09f2-4f18-b0b5-06fa389d29a1","order":1,"text":"MARITAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT","fontSize":"22","textAlign":"center","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"6","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a2c7487a-af4b-4cd0-85bc-f198373972b9","order":2,"text":"(Legal Separation — Property, Financial and Parenting Settlement)","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"center","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"24","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"325162c4-ecb7-4457-9f05-2373fdb2a3b0","order":3,"text":"THIS MARITAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on [Date of Agreement], by and between:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"14","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"85692f36-5621-4fa1-be6a-2a94cd1ee8bc","order":4,"text":"[Full legal name of first spouse], residing at [Residential address of first spouse] (hereinafter referred to as the "[Husband]"); and","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"12","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"6522e03d-723d-4663-9ee5-49eb74421615","order":5,"text":"[Full legal name of second spouse], residing at [Residential address of second spouse] (hereinafter referred to as the "[Wife]").","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"12","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"f4f1b787-c106-4626-8081-c5b5dbc82f06","order":6,"text":"The first spouse and the second spouse are hereinafter referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"18","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d0f677f5-1426-447d-8bd5-e0eed49f934d","order":7,"text":"RECITALS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"center","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"12","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"53b55277-fa58-4102-b9d3-0962382de783","order":8,"text":"WHEREAS, the Parties were lawfully married to each other on [Date of marriage], in [City and State of marriage], and have since lived together as spouses;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"515b6ddf-e946-42ae-aef3-753edd42b82c","order":9,"text":"WHEREAS, as a result of irreconcilable differences, the Parties have determined to live separate and apart and have separated, or intend to separate, on or about [Date of separation], while remaining lawfully married and without obtaining a judgment of divorce or dissolution at this time;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d590646e-23d3-4c1b-a305-716d9a6b9356","order":10,"text":"WHEREAS, there were [Number] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during the marriage, namely [Names and dates of birth of the children], whose welfare the Parties desire to protect and provide for;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"d8edf9ea-9bd3-4419-b89a-b3e46a4b99f5","value":"yes","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"952ef503-500a-4956-8c93-a314a0626ee3","order":11,"text":"WHEREAS, no minor children were born of or adopted during the marriage, and none are expected;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"d8edf9ea-9bd3-4419-b89a-b3e46a4b99f5","value":"yes","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"e15de7a8-ffb9-4ced-b46c-84f2e46ef71e","order":12,"text":"WHEREAS, each Party has had the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice of his or her own choosing, has read this Agreement in full, understands its terms, and enters into it freely, voluntarily, and without duress, fraud, or undue influence;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"074058ce-9fe9-455f-8225-e03c49ff74f8","order":13,"text":"WHEREAS, the Parties desire to settle finally and completely all questions relating to their property and financial rights and obligations, and all other rights and obligations arising out of the marital relationship;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"14","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"80f97f2d-42f9-4fbd-8366-b2e9f1d1ad6a","order":14,"text":"NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"18","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"62efe9e7-6406-449d-a6ff-0c2a131879c5","order":15,"text":"1. 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Neither Party shall molest, harass, or in any manner disturb the other, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"04d96b22-bcbd-4cbc-aa97-1d5b54a5011f","order":17,"text":"Each Party may, for his or her own benefit, conduct, carry on, and engage in any business, profession, or employment that he or she may choose, free from any control, restraint, or interference by the other Party.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"fdaf8fe3-514b-44a7-b7cd-aaa621560def","order":18,"text":"2. STATUS OF THE MARRIAGE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"18","sectionNum":"S02"},{"id":"bbaecb57-add0-4e89-bc35-115b44fdeb04","order":19,"text":"This Agreement constitutes a legal separation only. The Parties remain lawfully married, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a dissolution of the marriage. This Agreement shall not bar either Party from subsequently seeking a divorce, annulment, or dissolution of the marriage in any court of competent jurisdiction.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"7671d2b4-6536-46d9-b644-9303e4c9a4b4","order":20,"text":"In the event that either Party subsequently commences an action for divorce or dissolution, the Parties intend that this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be incorporated by reference into, but not merged with, any decree or judgment entered in such action, and that it survive as an independent and binding contract enforceable according to its terms.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ff0fbd33-ccc5-4725-b0e0-3e1e9a10dd29","order":21,"text":"3. SEPARATE RESIDENCES","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"18","sectionNum":"S03"},{"id":"1c5dd5a7-1bb6-4abf-bb5c-782e0639d286","order":22,"text":"Following the separation, the [Husband] shall reside at [Residence of the first spouse after separation], and the [Wife] shall reside at [Residence of the second spouse after separation]. Each Party shall have the exclusive right to the use and occupancy of his or her respective residence, and neither Party shall enter the residence of the other without prior consent, except as may be necessary to exercise rights expressly granted under this Agreement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"f14f23a9-80d3-472f-99c3-b6b7a4653ab3","order":23,"text":"4. 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Pending sale, the carrying costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance, and necessary maintenance) shall be paid by [Party responsible for carrying costs pending sale]. Upon sale, the net proceeds remaining after payment of the mortgage, customary closing costs, real estate commissions, and any liens shall be divided [Percentage or manner of division of net proceeds] between the Parties. Each Party shall cooperate fully and execute all documents reasonably necessary to effect the sale.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"743e0c2f-e518-4da0-8ee4-7e69b3749a6f","value":"sell","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"e3bee1b6-872f-45fc-bd55-595109622322","order":29,"text":"Award to the First Spouse. The Marital Residence shall be the sole and separate property of the [Husband], who shall be solely responsible for the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance thereon and shall indemnify and hold the other Party harmless therefrom. The other Party shall, upon receipt of [Buyout payment or other consideration, if any], execute a quitclaim deed conveying all of his or her right, title, and interest in the Marital Residence to the receiving Party.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"743e0c2f-e518-4da0-8ee4-7e69b3749a6f","value":"hkeeps","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"61ad1c66-de90-4a22-b4a7-920c28beaa63","order":30,"text":"Award to the Second Spouse. The Marital Residence shall be the sole and separate property of the [Wife], who shall be solely responsible for the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance thereon and shall indemnify and hold the other Party harmless therefrom. The other Party shall, upon receipt of [Buyout payment or other consideration, if any], execute a quitclaim deed conveying all of his or her right, title, and interest in the Marital Residence to the receiving Party.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"743e0c2f-e518-4da0-8ee4-7e69b3749a6f","value":"wkeeps","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"76d08114-679a-4c8b-a28b-cc612bf39832","order":31,"text":"6. 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The [Wife] shall retain as his or her sole property the following vehicle(s): [Vehicle(s) retained by second spouse]. Each Party shall execute any documents necessary to transfer title accordingly and shall be solely responsible for any loan, insurance, and expenses associated with the vehicle(s) he or she retains.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"60a29ffa-e8e6-4911-8bd5-f03344bd7fc6","order":34,"text":"7. 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That Party shall bear all costs of the animal(s)' care, and the Parties shall make reasonable arrangements for [Any access or sharing arrangement for the animal(s), or "no shared access"].","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"ebd80a31-f4c4-4775-8625-1305f145c72d","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"49f755eb-a8c3-404a-bdbc-88d7812e6b23","order":36,"text":"8. BANK ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL ASSETS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"18","sectionNum":"S08"},{"id":"e62a516f-7563-4f2e-97fe-0869496c06d2","order":37,"text":"Each Party shall retain as his or her sole and separate property all checking, savings, money market, and other deposit accounts held in his or her individual name. Any account held jointly by the Parties shall be closed or divided, with the balance distributed [Manner of dividing joint accounts]. Thereafter, neither Party shall make, incur, or authorize any charge, withdrawal, or transfer against any account held in the name of the other.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"c48fcd38-1697-4973-94dc-bdcb52654a21","order":38,"text":"9. RETIREMENT AND PENSION BENEFITS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"18","sectionNum":"S09"},{"id":"8e9f2db5-e68c-480f-922f-45b12a8af2e6","order":39,"text":"Each Party shall retain as his or her sole and separate property the retirement, pension, 401(k), IRA, and deferred-compensation accounts held in his or her own name, except as follows: [Any specific division of retirement or pension benefits, or "None"]. To the extent any division of a qualified retirement plan is required, the Parties shall cooperate in the preparation and entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) or other order necessary to effect such division.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"da6ee841-dd36-475d-ae69-0b091ad7609a","order":40,"text":"10. DEBTS AND LIABILITIES","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"18","sectionNum":"S10"},{"id":"2325e12d-b82c-4933-8bf1-829c33183c87","order":41,"text":"Each Party shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from, all debts and liabilities incurred in his or her own name, whether before or after the date of separation. Any joint debts of the Parties shall be paid as follows: [Allocation of joint debts between the Parties].","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"b4e8c4a5-0086-447e-8227-4d5280520498","order":42,"text":"From and after the date of separation, neither Party shall incur any debt or obligation upon the credit of the other, and each Party covenants that he or she will not at any time contract any debt or obligation for which the other Party or his or her property may become liable.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"07f75e4f-837a-469e-9537-2b18685a413f","order":43,"text":"11. 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The obligation to pay spousal support shall continue until [Date on which spousal support ends], on which date the support obligation shall terminate automatically and without further act of either Party, unless sooner terminated as provided below.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"fixed","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"4a39fb29-1ae8-43b6-ba89-db77c04ae5b4","order":46,"text":"Duration (Until Further Order). The obligation to pay spousal support shall continue until modified or terminated by a subsequent written agreement of the Parties or by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"open","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"e1749cf0-f723-4d9b-b43d-5b8689f6f7c3","order":47,"text":"Termination. The obligation to pay spousal support shall in any event terminate upon the death of either Party or upon the remarriage of the Party receiving support, whichever first occurs.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"none","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"c4674351-4824-4859-ae2d-11dbc2b99c61","order":48,"text":"Manner of Payment. All spousal support shall be paid directly to the receiving Party by check, electronic funds transfer, or other traceable means, and not in cash or through the child(ren). The paying Party shall keep a record of all payments made hereunder.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"none","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"725a9b39-771c-4ea1-9364-9f097860fb2e","order":49,"text":"Tax Treatment. The Parties acknowledge that, for any judgment or instrument executed after December 31, 2018, spousal support is not deductible by the paying Party nor includible in the gross income of the receiving Party for federal income tax purposes, and they have entered into this Agreement with knowledge of that treatment.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"none","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"5c0fc3f8-477d-4920-888d-5a10b59cb912","order":50,"text":"Enforcement. In the event of any default in the payment of spousal support, the receiving Party shall be entitled to pursue all remedies available at law or in equity, including, where permitted, income withholding, and the defaulting Party shall be responsible for interest on any arrears at the legal rate.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"none","type":"remove","operator":"="}]},{"id":"d898dc90-ffdf-40c8-a4d5-da319dabe727","order":51,"text":"Security by Life Insurance. So long as the obligation to pay spousal support continues, the paying Party shall maintain a policy of life insurance on his or her life in an amount not less than $[Amount of life insurance securing spousal support, in U.S. dollars], naming the receiving Party as irrevocable beneficiary to the extent of the then-outstanding support obligation, and shall furnish proof of such coverage upon reasonable request.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"none","type":"remove","operator":"="},{"field":"6045f213-cb16-4038-a4ee-7e04c81ab92d","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"367478ef-f9a7-41b2-a513-4167896f2cf1","order":52,"text":"12. 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Each Party acknowledges that this waiver is made with full knowledge of its consequences and after the opportunity to consult independent counsel.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"31a1c240-3a7b-4a5e-aea3-78d91069efaa","value":"none","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"1eb38fbe-4c7d-4766-872d-d2569605f9bf","order":54,"text":"13. CHILD CUSTODY AND PARENTING","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"18","displayConditions":[{"field":"d8edf9ea-9bd3-4419-b89a-b3e46a4b99f5","value":"yes","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S13"},{"id":"5cc290b7-1eef-43ac-9514-7b255179be1a","order":55,"text":"Legal Custody. The Parties shall share [Legal custody arrangement] of the minor child(ren). Each Party shall have the right of reasonable access to the medical, dental, educational, and other records of the child(ren), and shall confer with the other in good faith regarding major decisions affecting the health, education, and general welfare of the child(ren).","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"d8edf9ea-9bd3-4419-b89a-b3e46a4b99f5","value":"yes","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"5bf1dc47-09d8-4947-b814-998a3f15d3a4","order":56,"text":"Physical Custody. Primary physical custody of the minor child(ren) shall be with [Parent with primary physical custody], subject to the parenting time set forth below. Each Party shall foster a feeling of affection and respect between the child(ren) and the other Party and shall not do anything that may estrange the child(ren) from the other Party or impair the child(ren)'s natural development.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"d8edf9ea-9bd3-4419-b89a-b3e46a4b99f5","value":"yes","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"609e1d5d-38e7-4085-9963-e071a7e522cb","order":57,"text":"Parenting Time. The non-custodial Party shall have parenting time with the child(ren) as follows: [Parenting time / visitation schedule, including holidays]. Each Party shall keep the other reasonably informed of the whereabouts of the child(ren) during his or her parenting time and shall provide contact information in the event of an emergency.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"d8edf9ea-9bd3-4419-b89a-b3e46a4b99f5","value":"yes","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"a92a0b02-0548-4a20-a700-75b6f3a856c8","order":58,"text":"Relocation. 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The Parties intend that this Agreement shall survive as an independent contract and shall not be merged into any subsequent judgment or decree of divorce, dissolution, or separation. If incorporated into such a judgment or decree, this Agreement shall nevertheless retain its independent legal force and may be enforced as a contract, in addition to any remedy available under such judgment or decree.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"83df8a32-2c1b-4d41-86a1-14d852cf8de6","order":81,"text":"21. GENERAL PROVISIONS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"18","sectionNum":"S21"},{"id":"aa96ba35-3caf-4a7c-affb-b41c52fcaba0","order":82,"text":"Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral. There are no representations, warranties, promises, covenants, or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"34261af5-c714-4740-a05a-876cc5d73dad","order":83,"text":"Modification. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless made in writing and signed by both Parties. 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This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"9379bbb5-3c0e-45a4-834d-4d68fd09755d","order":86,"text":"Further Assurances. Each Party shall execute and deliver any and all further instruments and documents, and shall take such further actions, as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement, including the execution of deeds, titles, and beneficiary designations.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ec7c4fd2-65d0-4d5d-b6bd-f979be7661be","order":87,"text":"Voluntary Execution. 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The headings of the sections are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"ed03950f-9a2b-4478-8645-fc4e5e6eabfc","order":91,"text":"Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile, electronic mail, or recognized electronic-signature platform shall be deemed valid and binding to the same extent as original signatures.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"4bf86883-5679-4b3a-b8f7-cfb9c379cf8e","order":92,"text":"22. 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