There is a major drawback to having a separation agreement; if you have a devious spouse then he can hide and dissipate the marital
assets during the separation period.
Not exact matches
This will prevent the couple's
assets and debts from being further intertwined
during the
separation period.
In general terms matrimonial property includes all
assets belonging to the parties individually or jointly which was acquired
during the
period of marriage and held as at the date of
separation, less any debts similarly held by the parties individually or jointly as at that date, subject to a few exceptions.
Therefore, it is imperative that the marital
assets, credit card bills, and home equity lines of credit be frozen
during the
separation period.