What is Legal Separation?
Whether you are married or in a domestic partnership, and whether you are looking for a long-term separation similar to divorce or a short-term separation period, legal separation might be an option for you. Legal separation functions much like a divorce, as it addresses important financial and child-related issues, but it does not legally end your marriage. Often, a legal separation is a temporary solution to a broader issue that may eventually require the initiation of divorce proceedings. Sometimes, spouses end up living separately indefinitely or withdrawing the separation order and moving back in together. No matter what your situation might be, a Manhattan Beach divorce attorney from Furubotten Law can help you determine what the best options are concerning your proposed separation agreement. The Effect of Legal Separation There…