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Legal Separation of Marriage:

A legal separation occurs when a couple formalizes their separation through the courts or through a written agreement.  A legal separation makes the agreement or court order enforceable.  Even though a couple may choose to make their separation legal it does not mean they have to get divorced.  If a couple decides to reunite then all agreements should be dismissed. 

There are several types of separation: trial separation, permanent separation and legal separation.  In a trial separation, couples are uncertain of the direction of their marriage and decide to live apart for a period of time while they attempt to resolve marital issues.  The marriage finances are still considered as mutual.  In a permanent separation, the couple has already made the decision to stop living as a married couple.  Any future gains and losses are solely that of the individual.  Couples choosing to permanently separate often seek a legal separation.  In a legal separation, the couple turns to the courts to decide how property and possessions are divided, as well as child support and custody issues.

The terms of the separation can usually be modified by the couples themselves or through the court.  It is important for parties not to settle for conditions and terms in the separation they do not intend to abide by if the divorce comes to realization.

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Types of Divorce: (click on each for description)

 

Annulment

Uncontested Divorce

Contested Divorce

No-Fault Divorce

Fault Divorce

Absolute Divorce

Limited Divorce

Default Divorce

Military Divorce

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