CHAPTER 4 Separation And Divorce Q&A
What does separation mean?
Separation means that one person has left a relationship or a marriage with the intention of ending the relationship.
What Is The Separation Agreements?
A separation agreement is a mutual understanding between spouses who are separated. It is usually a written agreement that both partners sign after getting independent legal advice (meaning each partner sees his/her own lawyer). It includes the couple’s arrangements for matters such as spousal support, division of property, custody and child support. Most separation agreements can be filed with the court for the purpose of enforcement of support
Will a court always accept a separation agreement?
The court will usually accept a separation agreement unless it discovers that: • One spouse was forced to sign the agreement; • One spouse tried to defraud the other by making false statements or • hiding assets; • The agreement does not make appropriate provisions for
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