Manhattan Legal Separation Attorney

Legal Separation vs. Divorce

In New York, you must have grounds to file for divorce. For a married couple who wishes to get divorced but does not have grounds such as adultery, abuse, abandonment or imprisonment to file, they may wish to complete a separation agreement in order to establish grounds for divorce at a later date. If you and your spouse remain separate and apart for at least one year pursuant to a separation agreement or judgment of separation, this will successfully establish grounds for you to file for divorce. There are also instances where a married couple will wish to separate but remain married in the eyes of the law. In these situations, a legal separation may be the answer.

To find out more about legal separation in Manhattan and what steps you need to take, contact an attorney at The Kepanis Law Firm. When you discuss your particular case with a Manhattan divorce attorney at the firm, you have the opportunity to discuss the ramifications of a legal separation and how to accomplish this.

This may be accomplished by completing a separation agreement or through a judgment of separation. In a separation agreement, spouses would agree upon all the terms involved with the separation, including child custody, spousal support, property division, visitation and child support. If it is not possible to reach an agreement outside of the courtroom, the case may be taken to court where a judge will rule upon these matters and issue a judgment of separation to which both parties must comply.

Legal Separation Lawyer Serving Manhattan

A legal separation may be pursued for religious reasons, for tax, healthcare or financial purposes, or for personal reasons. Whatever the case, it is important to ensure your legal separation is properly handled. The Kepanis Law Firm represents spouses seeking a separation either through a separation agreement or judgment of separation, applying extensive knowledge regarding litigation, negotiation and mediation to assist clients in reaching the best possible outcomes in all matters related to a legal separation, including custody, support and asset division.