Sentences with phrase «for a legal separation rather»

Couples sometimes opt for legal separation rather than divorce because of religious beliefs held by one or both spouses.

Some couples prefer to file for legal separation rather than divorce because they hope for reconciliation.

If your spouse had a larger income and carried health benefits for the family, consider filing for a legal separation rather than a divorce, at least for the time being.

Not exact matches

Sometimes couples may only seek a legal separation rather than filing for divorce, which will allow the parties to live both separate and apart while still enjoying the legal benefits of marriage such as continuing healthcare or insurance coverage.

Costs at that level are certainly the exception rather than the norm but for many separating couples, a lack of information or clarity in how much there legal costs are likely to be only adds to the stress of separation.

Rather than go forward with divorce right from the start, some couples — typically for religious or financial reasons — choose to become legally separated: a process that allows for a division of property without ending the marriage, but this option is not available in Michigan because the state does not recognize legal separation.

Complete a petition for legal separation if you seek separation rather than divorce.

The spouse who is served with a complaint for legal separation can respond with a counterclaim for divorce or annulment; when the grounds for the separation are sufficient, the respondent can elect to terminate the marriage rather than simply separate.