Separation Agreemenet / Legal Separation

A Separation Agreement is a written contract which resolves the terms of a couple’s separation. It may be prepared before or after the filing of a Complaint for Divorce—even while the parties are living together. If the Agreement resolves all marital issues, it is usually called a Marital Settlement Agreement.

The Separation Agreement/Marital Settlement Agreement should address and resolve as many of the following issues as are applicable:

• Child Custody and Parenting Time.
• Child Support and Payment of Daycare/Education Expenses.
• Children’s Health Care Insurance
• Life Insurance or Other Security for Payment of Child Support.
• Income Tax Deductions for Children.
• Parties’ Health Care Insurance and Health Care Expenses.
• Alimony
• Life Insurance or Other Security for Payment of Alimony.
• Distribution of Assets.
• Responsibility for Debts.
• Joint/Separate Filing of Income Tax Returns and Allocation of Taxes/Refunds.
• Payment of Counsel Fees and Costs.

For assistance in obtaining a legal separation and drafting a separation agreement, please contact Garibian PC.