Is a Legal Separation the Best Option for You?

If you do not want to proceed with a divorce but are interested in separating from your spouse, a legal separation might be an appropriate remedy.  A legal separation may be appropriate for couples who have religious or other personal reasons for not wanting to proceed with a divorce.  For example, some couples may not want to proceed with a divorce at the present time because a divorce may make them ineligible for medical insurance.

A legal separation is not a legal end to your marriage.  In fact, if you are legally separated and decide to remarry, you must first obtain a judgment of dissolution for your first marriage.  However, a legal separation does allow you to live apart from your spouse while making separate financial, parenting, and property decisions.

To find out more about legal separations, please contact Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri.  Please remember that each individual situation is unique and results discussed in this post are not a guarantee of future results.  While this post may include legal issues, it is not legal advice.  Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.