Marital Separation

The term 'separation' may mean something different to everyone when it comes to an actual marital relationship, but if you and your spouse are considering separation, you'll want to get all the facts you can before making the decision to separate.

First of all, it's important to keep in mind that separation isn't necessarily going to lead to divorce. A separation still means that the two people separated are legally married, and this will not change unless you or your spouse file for divorce. Many marriage counselors and family law attorneys encourage couples to separate, so that they can find out if divorce is really the only option, and under these circumstances, many marriages can be fixed. However, it's essential that you and your lawyer establish some ground rules for the divorce that each spouse must follow (i.e. child care expenses, sharing of the original household bills).

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