Calabasas Separation Attorneys

Legal separation won’t dissolve your marriage in the eyes of the California courts, but there are still many advantages to 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.

A legal separation may allow spouses to continue to take advantage of health care and tax benefits enjoyed by married couples. For long-term marriages where neither party expects to remarry, a separation may be an excellent option.

If divorce is not your ultimate objective, legal separation protects your rights throughout the process of setting support and dividing marital property.

Benefits of a Well-Drafted Legal Separation Agreement

The benefits of a separation agreement include:

• You may retain certain benefits of a married couple, 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.
• Your separation agreement may include specific items relating to mortgage payments, home maintenance, and use.

Contact Us

If you are separating from your spouse, considering a divorce, or want to learn more about the benefits of legal separation, find out how we can help you draft a separation agreement that is right for you. 
Contact us today at (866) 463-3852
We have offices in Beverly Hills, Calabasas & Westlake Village.