Many think a separation agreement is the same as a legal separation.<\/p>\n
Separation agreements are documents enshrining what a married couple agrees to \u2018prior\u2019 to leaving a relationship. They are a step in the direction of divorce, before a divorce is filed. It often gives the couple a chance to reconcile if the two are willing to try. For these agreements to be considered legal, they must be signed and notarized, and entered into voluntarily with the full knowledge and consent of both parties. It is best to have an agreement drafted by a family law attorney to avoid unnecesary complications.<\/p>\n
If the married couple signing the separation agreement follow through with parting way, they may enter into a contested, or an uncontested divorce. Contested divorces are typically contentious, and may end up costing both spouses thousands of dollars. Contested divorces generally stem from one spouse not wanting a divorce or possibly wanting (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many think a separation agreement is the same as a legal separation. Separation agreements are documents enshrining what a married couple agrees to \u2018prior\u2019 to leaving a relationship. They are a step in the direction of divorce, before a divorce…<\/span><\/p>\n