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Separation

Los Angeles, California, Legal Separation Lawyer

Although a legal separation won't dissolve your marriage in the eyes of the court, there are still advantages for filing a separation agreement. As a legal matter, a separation allows your attorneys to begin the process of marital property division during the mandatory six-month waiting period prior to the final divorce decree.

On other practical matters, a legal separation often allows spouses to continue to take advantage of health care and tax benefits enjoyed by married couples. For long-term marriages in which neither party expects to remarry, a separation is an excellent option.

Feinberg & Waller, APC, can help you draw up a legal separation that protects your rights throughout the marriage dissolution process, even if divorce is not your ultimate objective.

Contact us to learn more about our experience and our history of successful representation in all areas of California family law.

Some benefits of a well-drafted separation agreement:

  • You may retain certain benefits of a married couple, generally including health insurance benefits.
  • You can protect your rights in all matters relating to alimony, child custody and child support.
  • You may include provisions restricting access to joint checking, savings and credit card accounts.
  • You may protect yourself from any debt incurred by your spouse during the waiting period prior to your divorce becoming final.
  • Spousal support payments may be deducted from taxes only if the obligation is part of your separation agreement (or court order).
  • Your separation agreement may include specific items relating to mortgage payments, home maintenance and use.

We invite you to learn more about family law at these information centers:

Contact us to learn more about the benefits of a legal separation and drafting a separation agreement that is right for you.

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