Legal Separation Agreements in Los Angeles
Attorneys at our Los Angeles family law firm, Stolar & Associates, are focused on helping our clients find the most appropriate solution when a marriage or domestic partnership is breaking down. There are a number of situations in which our lawyers might advise a client to consider legal separation rather than filing for divorce.
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What is legal separation?
Legal separation deals with all practical elements of divorce: division of marital property, possession of the family home, child custody, visitation, and child and spousal support. The agreement does not cover those elements in the event of the death of one spouse. For that reason, our attorneys may suggest that the legal separation later be redrafted as a petition for divorce.
Legal separation for new California residents
California requires a person filing for divorce to have been a resident of the state for six months. If you have recently moved to the state you can often, however, immediately file for legal separation. A lawyer from Stolar & Associates can help you design a legal separation agreement that quickly and cost-effectively translates into a divorce agreement when you have met the residency requirement for filing for divorce.
Legal separation to allow for marital reconciliation
It is our goal to help your family in every way we can. If you realize you need to leave your current relationship but want to preserve an avenue for reconciliation, our attorneys may suggest legal separation. The move may bring you and your spouse to a point where you can (possibly with the help of a family counselor) work out differences. On the other hand you may realize after a period of separation that your marriage is irretrievably broken and you are ready to file for divorce.
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If you are seeking a legal separation and would like to consult a family lawyer, please call us at 310.288.1828 or contact us today. Your first consultation is free.
