Legal Separation Lawyers in Folsom

Serving Couples in Northern California & Surrounding Counties

Sometimes, marriages hit rocky patches – and sometimes, there is no end in sight. If you and your spouse need a break to spend time apart but do not want to formally terminate the marriage with divorce, legal separation might be the right choice for you. Many couples choose legal separation for religious reasons or if they hope to reconcile the marriage.

If you are interested in filing for legal separation, the Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C. can assist you. We offer comprehensive support and guidance through the process. Every step of the way, you will have access to our Folsom legal separation attorneys who can answer questions, provide legal advice, and help you negotiate the many issues that arise throughout the process.

Contact us online or call (916) 794-4576 to schedule a consultation to discuss legal separation.

Benefits of Legal Separation in California

Legal separation in California offers several benefits for couples who wish to live apart without formally ending their marriage. This arrangement can be advantageous for various personal, financial, and practical reasons.

• Legal separation allows couples to maintain their marital status, which can be beneficial for religious or moral reasons. Legal separation may be a suitable alternative to divorce for some couples whose religious beliefs prohibit divorce.
• Maintaining marital status through legal separation can provide continued access to certain benefits, such as health insurance. After a divorce, it might not be possible to continue coverage as long as the couple is legally married.
• It can offer a period of reflection and adjustment. In this period, couples may decide whether reconciliation is possible without the finality of divorce. It also provides a structured way to handle issues like child custody, support, and property division while living apart.
• Financially, legal separation can protect individual assets and debts. Similar to a divorce, the court can order that property be divided, spousal support and child support be paid, which helps ensure both parties' financial stability during separation.

For those who may eventually decide to divorce, a legal separation can simplify the process. Many of the issues addressed during the separation, such as asset division and support arrangements, can carry over into the divorce proceedings, potentially making them less contentious.

Your Rights During & After Legal Separation

After a legal separation, you and your partner will still be legal spouses. This means that you may both remain eligible for medical insurance that would otherwise be terminated with divorce. If you are legally separated, you may not remarry without dissolving the marriage.

As you finalize your legal separation, you will have to work out issues such as:

• Alimony
• Child support
• Property and debt division
• Child custody

Why Retain a Lawyer

As you work out a separation agreement, it is in your best interest to retain a lawyer. Our legal separation attorneys in Folsom can ensure that every decision is made with you in mind. We can protect your rights, your family, and your well-being after the separation. At the Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C., we strive to ensure that you can obtain your goals without the stress and hassle of handling legal matters alone.

Give us a call at (916) 794-4576 to request a consultation with our team.