How to Get A Divorce or Separation

Are you choosing between a divorce or separation? What is the difference between divorce and separation. Here are some reasons to decide between the two.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 
   Marriage, Divorce, and separation.

   SEPARATION.
   Separation is living apart. You will not have to file papers in court to separate. If you are to separate you will not have alot of legal rights.
   
   LEGAL SEPARATION is to change the status of your marriage. To do this you must file a petition in Superior or Family Division Court. Legal separation is very similar to divorce. You must include child support, custody, visitation, and alimony orders. Being a wife you may not go back to your maiden name. It costs the same as a divorce. SO why get separated? Could be moral or religious beliefs. Could be that medical insurance ill not cover the spouse. Best to get legal advice. Some people want to hold of until the Real Estate market improves so you do not have to sell your house at a low price. A legal separation can last forever. If you want to have more benefits and keep the marriage for 10 years people choose separation for this for the social security benefits.
   If your spouse is in the military and you want to wait for their return.

2. 
   Think first before you decide on a divorce with a legal separation.

   First thing to do is file a Summons and petition. This will notify the opposing party of the action and what they are to fulfill. You will fill out forms requesting what you would like. There will be a hearing with temporary issues. Once you fill out the proper paperwork they will be presented to your spouse. They are called a respondent. Both parties must attend a hearing.

3. 
   Splitting is a very big decision.

   While deciding on a divorce a legal separation will help you protect your assets.
   Getting a divorce after being separated and going to court the judge will most likely decide to go with the same agreement you have. So, be careful on the agreements you decide on in your separation.

Tips & Warnings

• Child support is 17% for 1 Child.
• Child support is 25% for 2 Children.
• Child support is 29% for 3 Children.
• Child support is 31% for 4 children.
• Child support is 34% for 5 or more children.
• Amounts can vary depending on how much time children spend with each spouse.
• Amounts could vary depending on how many children the spouse has from previous marriages.
• (c) Zahzel Rose 2009.

[kofnye]

on 11/11/2009 Interesting. This will help people thinking about a divorce or separation and it helps with figuring out costs at a difficult time in one's life. Good article.

[sallyemaycreate]

on 7/20/2009 Thanks for the great information and tips! 5*

[xrayness]

on 7/18/2009 Very good article. You definitely hit a home run with this article.