Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What's the Difference?
What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce?
What if:
* You live separately from your spouse.
* You have filed for divorce.
* You have told your spouse you want a divorce.
All common scenarios, but do they mean you are “legally separated”?
Tune in to hear what the differences are between a legal separation and a divorce and why you might want to consider one or the other from Susan Guthrie, one of the top family law attorneys in the country!
Nationally recognized as one of the top family law attorneys and mediators in the country, Attorney Susan Guthrie, calls upon her 30 years of experience in the field, as both a top litigator as well as a mediation professional, in order to bring you the top tips and latest tools to help you navigate the divorce process more easily, and with less expense and stress. As Susan likes to say, “This Ain’t Your Mama’s Divorce”!
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What are the benefits of separation V divorce when a living trust is involved?
I’ve heard many stories where the couple was not divorced but legally separated, the woman gets pregnant by another man and the former husband is required to pay child support on a child not even his own. Just get a full fledged divorce and move on with your life. Legal separation is just kicking the can down the road.