Understanding Legal Separation
A legal separation is a judgment from the court law regarding the concerns about resolving a marriage. Marriage and domestic partnership do not end by legal separation. The ex-spouses who undergo a legal separation are not free to marry again due to return to the legal status of an unmarried person.
Here are the most common separation issues dealt in the court:
- Child visitation
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Child custody
- Attorney fees
- Distribution of property
- Personal conduct
If the parties want to stay married legal separation is usually pursued especially when they decide on property money and parenting issues while separated.
Several Advantages That Many Pursue Legal Separation.
Can still enjoy the benefits of spouse health care and other benefits.- When married legally for ten years qualifies ex-spouses for certain social security benefits.
- Both parties can resolve their disputes during the legally separated period and resume the married life if wanted.
- While remaining married, Legal separation allows religious couples to live separate lives.