Are you considering divorce but aren’t quite ready to file for one? A legal separation may be the ideal solution. California law recognizes legal separation, in which a married couple lives separate lives and maintains separate finances but remains legally married. There are many reasons why couples choose this arrangement, ranging from a “trial” before filing for divorce to the need to preserve certain benefits, such as insurance. Our Roseville, CA legal separation lawyer can help you create a separation agreement to protect your best interests. Call Manzoor Law Firm, Inc. today for a consultation.
Legal Separation Lawyer Roseville, CA
For many people, legal separation is the first step toward divorce. Your marriage may be in trouble, and despite your efforts to fix it, the writing is on the wall. Legally separating gives you and your spouse space to work on your marriage and adjust to living apart, and it can be the first step in formally ending the marriage. Your separation agreement can address matters such as child support and custody, alimony, and the division of marital assets and debts. Once you establish a formal legal separation agreement and file it with the court, you can split your finances and protect yourself from debts that the other spouse accumulates.
Legal separation may also be an option for a couple who needs to remain legally married, such as for insurance or other financial reasons, but chooses to live their lives as though they are no longer married. If this fits your situation, you need to ensure that you’re protected in case something happens, or your spouse begins to make irresponsible choices.
Simply declaring that you are separated isn’t enough, under California law, for you to be protected from responsibility for post-separation debts. Our Roseville legal separation lawyer is here to protect you. We have decades of combined experience working in the California family law field and stay up-to-date with changes to the laws that could impact your legal separation and property rights. We create the best possible separation agreement, representing you in mediation and in court. And, should you decide to end your marriage, we can help you secure the best possible divorce settlement.
Our Experience Matters For Your Separation Agreement
Understanding your rights under the California Family Law Code is crucial for your protection when you legally separate. If you’re planning to divorce, there’s a good chance that your separation agreement will become your final divorce decree. Our legal team drafts the most favorable settlement agreement to ensure your protection.
- Firm founder and lead attorney Shahid Manzoor is a member in good standing of both the American College of Physicians and the Sacramento County Bar Association
- Our secure online document system allows our clients to easily access their separation agreements at any time, giving you the information you need at your fingertips
- Sympathetic understanding and fierce legal advocacy, protecting your interest in separation and divorce
- Member in good standing of the U.S. Small Business Association
Do you need help with your legal separation agreement? Get the answers you need in a legal consultation. Call Manzoor Law Firm, Inc. today to get started.
