How to Prepare a Legal Separation Document

How to Prepare a Legal Separation Document

Legal separation is an option for all those couples who do not want to live together nor are willing to end up their marriage. It is a good alternative for divorce.

You should be aware of the fact that if you are opting for this legal separation then it is legally binding for you and your spouse to follow it. It is also necessary to be aware that just by living apart from each other, it does not result in legal separation.

You should also check out whether your state recognizes legal separation documentation option. This can be done by referring to different websites for collecting information about the legal separation document, divorce filing and how to file for divorce.

This document is legal document which is to be signed by both the husband and wife. It is necessary in some states to opt for divorce advice for preparing this legal separation document. The legal separation document can be easily prepared only if you and your spouse agree on the issues such as child support and spousal support. It will also help you to totally avoid the courtroom and its procedures.

The process of legal separation includes the following procedures:

Gather information about the filing for legal separation document. Along with this, it is necessary to think about the grounds for which you want a legal separation from your spouse.

The couple has to discuss with each other about their terms for legal separation. The important issues to be discussed include child support, division of property, child custody and spousal custody, financial matters such as debts and expenses.

Your legal separation document should contain the heading as Legal Separation Agreement' at the top. Apart from these it should include the information such as you and your spouse's name, address. It should also contain information that you and your spouse agree to all the terms and conditions of legal separation.

The next section would be about children in this legal separation document. If you don't have children specify it in the document. If you have children, include information about the children such as their names, date of birth, their social security numbers and also the schedule for visiting them or include the information that there is no schedule for visiting them if it is the case agreed by you and your spouse.

This section is followed by the two sections Child Support' Spousal Support' and Division of Property' respectively. Related information to the specific section should be included in the document. Beside these, the other sections to be included are Insurance' and Debt Division'.

Collect all the important documents such as account information, credit account details, phone numbers, and income tax records and make copies of these documents. Close all your joint accounts and begin new individual accounts.

The legal separation is different from divorce. In case of divorce, the property is divided based on the judgment, but in legal separation, you have to include about any property you have left for your spouse in the legal agreement.

Once all the required information is filled in the legal separation document, then you can print it. It is mandatory to sign the document at the bottom and include the date of agreement. Make a copy for your spouse and this document becomes effective after it is signed by the couple.

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