A legal separation agreement is a contract entered into by married individuals, assigning legal responsibilities and obligations to one another. Legal separation addresses many of the same issues as divorce, including property division, child custody, marital debt division, and more.
Many couples choose to first go through the legal separation process as a predecessor to divorce. Others may choose to stay legally separated for a long period of time — even a lifetime. Whether you want to buy time before entering into divorce proceedings, or if your objective is to legally separate from your spouse, the Thompson Law Group, P.A., can guide you through the legal process. Contact a Fort Myers legal separation agreement attorney to find out more.
Legal Separation and Divorce: Understanding Your Legal Options
In Florida, couples do not have to legally separate before entering into divorce proceedings. Some people choose to stay legally separated for life. Others find that a dissolution of marriage (divorce) is a better legal option. In either case, the Thompson Law Group, P.A., can explain the requirements and legal processes involved. Additionally, we will ensure that your personal and financial interests are protected at all times.
Although two individuals can be legally separated for life, there are certain benefits to getting a divorce. Many people worry about losing health care benefits upon divorce, but there are legal options for individual parties in divorce to stay on a former spouse's health care plan. Our firm can explain the process of seeking the continuation of health and medical insurance benefits post-divorce.
Contact a Naples Marital Settlement Agreement Lawyer
Legal separation can be a straightforward process if individual parties are in agreement on the applicable legal issues. To learn more about the legal separation or divorce process in Florida, contact a Lee County divorce law firm today.
