Legal Separation Agreement

A legal separation agreement is very similar to a divorce decree, covering many of the basic topics which include child support, child custody, child visitation rights and the division and separation of marital assets. Couples seeking divorce do not need to file for a formal separation, but it is an option in many states. The primary purpose of this agreement is to protect both parties until a final divorce decree can be agreed upon. In the event that the couple cannot agree to terms of the agreement, the judge will often move to divorce proceedings. If a separation agreement is agreed upon and the marriage proceeds to a divorce, in most cases, the language will appear in the divorce decree as the judge will assume that because the terms were already agreed upon, that they would be agreed upon in the final decree as well.

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  • The primary difference between a legal separation agreement and a divorce decree is that upon execution of the separation document, the couple remains married

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  • Guiding You Through the Separation Agreement

    This guide may assist in answering questions you may have regarding Separation Agreements.  We encourage you t...
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  • Types of Separation: Legal Separation

    Legal separation is the judicial formalization of an agreement in which a husband and wife can live disjointed...
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  • Separation Agreements

    The contract that contains all the terms and obligations of a legal separation is call a “legal separation agr...
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    Legal marriage separation refers to both husband and wife living apart from one another. Generally, a legal se...
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  • Sample Separation Agreement Terms

    A separation agreement sample is a draft intended to provide people who wish to file for legal separation some...
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