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Greene County Legal Separation Attorneys

Options for Couples Seeking Alternatives to Divorce in the Greater Miami Valley

In some situations, couples may decide to live apart but aren’t ready to file for divorce. Like many states, Ohio provides an alternative for these couples with legal separation. If you are considering alternatives to divorce, the Greene County legal separation attorneys at Crossman & McNamee, LLC can provide the information you need to make important decisions for your future.

What Is Legal Separation?

Legal separation is when married couples separate and live separate lives, following an order of the court. In cases where the parties are not sure of the current state of their marriage, but want to establish financial boundaries and responsibilities, such as asset separation, custody of dependent children, and child support, legal separation in Ohio is one of the popular alternatives to divorce.

Call (937) 468-3796 for reliable legal advice regarding divorce and legal separation in Ohio, or contact us online.

Reasons Couples Choose Separation Over Divorce

A legal separation is similar to divorce in many ways, but the marriage is not ended. Couples may choose legal separation for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons for choosing separation over divorce include issues surrounding children, spouses hoping for an eventual reconciliation, religious beliefs, retaining medical benefits, and financial issues.

Negotiating Legal Separation Agreements

The major issues settled during a divorce must also be negotiated in a legal separation. This includes where your children will live and how your assets and property will be divided. The court must approve an agreement between the spouses that outlines how marital responsibilities, parenting responsibilities, and other pertinent issues, depending on the situation and whether there are minor children.

A separation agreement must address issues that include:

Our legal separation attorneys in Greene County can explain how legal separation works and help you make important decisions regarding the most important issues for you. We explain your options and help you consider how issues negotiated in your separation agreement may impact your future. We will advocate on your behalf and help you negotiate a fair separation agreement for your unique situation.

If you are interested in discussing alternatives to divorce like legal separation in Ohio, please call (937) 468-3796 to schedule an appointment for a consultation with our Ohio legal separation lawyers.

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