We often get calls from spouses going through difficult times in their marriages and contemplating whether to file for dissolution of marriage (i.e. divorce) or file for a legal separation. They often want to know the difference between the two. Simply put, a legal separation gives you all of the benefits that a divorce would except for the fact of actually being divorced.
This can come in handy for people who no longer want to be together, want to get custody/visitation and support orders made, want to divvy up properties and debts, etc., but do not want to get divorced for a number of reasons including:
- their religious conviction may not permit a divorce
- the parties may still want to try to work it out down the line
- the parties want to stay “married” for the benefit of the minor children
- they may want to keep one party on the other’s insurance
We hope this gives you some basic insight into divorces and legal separations. If you or a loved one needs help with a divorce, legal separation, or any other type of family law matter, call Wallin and Klarich today. Wallin and Klarich has a team of highly skilled, aggressive family law attorneys ready to take your call 7 days week, 24 hours a day! Wallin and Klarich has been in the business of helping people with their family law matters for over 30 years and we would like to help you with yours! A qualified, experienced family law attorney from the firm will be able to evaluate your case when you call.
