Barrington Lawyers Assisting With Legal Separation
For some married couples wishing to part legal separation is a better option than divorce. There are many reasons legal separation may be preferred — religious beliefs, tax implications and debt may be among them. Other couples are uncertain if they truly want to seek dissolution of marriage and use a reversible separation agreement as a temporary solution.
At the Barrington, Illinois, law firm of Joseph M. Lucas & Associates, L.L.C., we assist clients with legal separation. With more than 25 years of family law practice, attorney Joseph M. Lucas recognizes all factors that must be considered when a couple chooses to draft a separation agreement.
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A separation agreement can help to insure separate finances and liabilities are protected under the law. To learn more, contact our office. We offer an initial consultation at an affordable price.
What is legal separation?
A legal separation does not end a marriage. However, similar to divorce, certain factors must be considered when pursuing legal separation. Your separation agreement may contain provisions pertaining to:
A legal separation is reversible at any time. If, after a period of legal separation, a couple decides to divorce, the previously established separation agreement can provide a good starting point for divorce proceedings.
Limitations of a separation agreement
With a separation agreement in place, your finances and debts can be disconnected from your spouse's. However, you are still legally married. Neither you nor your spouse can marry another person unless you choose to move forward with divorce.
Contact Joseph M. Lucas & Associates, L.L.C.
Is legal separation right for you? For practical advice and sound advice, contact us at 847-462-4974 or 866-936-5310 toll-free to schedule a consultation.
