Legal separation (sometimes "legal separation", "separate maintenance", "divorce mensa et thoro one" or "divorce from bed and board") is a legal process by which a married couple can formalize a separation in fact still being legally married. A legal separation is granted in the form of a court order.
Moreover, in cases where children, a court order for legal separation often makes temporary arrangements for the care, custody and financial support of the children ("for now") involved. Therefore, part of the court order determining custody of the child. Some couples get a legal separation as an alternative to divorce, based on religious or moral objections to divorce.
Legal separation does not automatically lead to divorce. The couple could reconcile, in which case they do not have to do anything to continue their marriage. If the two do not reconcile, and want to continue with divorce, divorce must apply explicitly.
Legally separating is definitely something that takes time and work to go through. You might feel alone, and that is okay because you do not have to be. I have worked with a lawyer on my own case in the past, so this is something that you might want to consider if you are still experiencing a lot of issues.
ReplyDeleteTerry Wagner @ Michael Jeffries Law
Legal separation is good for couples who are having trouble but also have children. A legal separation is a way to make sure that the children get the care and resources they need. It also helps to give both parents time with the children if the court deems it is in their best interests. It is a good way to to test how things would work if there were to be a divorce without actually becoming divorced.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Krueger @ Kurtz And Blum