Understanding Farmington Hills Legal Separation

Serving in Farmington Hills and Birmingham, Michigan

If you and your spouse are having marital problems, a legal separation may be your best option. A legal separation is not a divorce. Some couples choose legal separation for financial reasons, religious reasons, or because they simply need some time apart.  Judith Blumeno is experienced with the Farmington Hills divorce law and can help you through this tough time.

Important information you should understand about legal separation includes the following:

• You and your spouse remain legally married
• The court resolves issues pertaining to allocation of debt, property division, child custody, and child support
• Legal separation does not always lead to divorce

Types of marital separation

Additionally, you should realize that there are different forms of legal separation. Depending on
your situation, some types may be more appropriate.

Two types of legal separation are listed below:

• Trial separation: You and your spouse live apart in an attempt to reconcile in the future.
• Legal separation: In a legal separation, both spouses are legally married but reside in different places.

Farmington Hills Separation Agreements

A separation agreement is designed to divide property, describe rights, and settle issues concerning child custody and visitation. A separation agreement provides an outline for the future of your relationship and initiates the first step in ending your marriage. In order for the Farmington Hills separation agreement to be effective, you need to file with the court.

Your legal separation agreement may include the following terms:

• An agreement to live apart
• Custody and visitation of children agreement
• An agreement on the duration of the marriage
• Property and assets agreements

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Judith Blumeno is determined to provide you with the experienced and personalized legal care you can trust. Going through a divorce can be traumatic for you and your family. Contact The Law Office of Judith Blumeno to file divorce in Farmington Hills and put the past behind you.