Not exact matches
For example, if the parties execute a
separation agreement that resolves the manner in which certain financial
assets will be
divided, this matter will not need to be resolved during the divorce process.
However, you can start receiving child support and decide on how you would like to
divide assets through a
separation agreement.
In addition to the custodial and child support issues you'll face if you have kids, there could be very serious financial ramifications for you, because the court only
divides assets and debts in the case of a divorce or
separation.
These are essentially contracts that are negotiated prior to
separation that spell out how property and
assets may be
divided in the event of a split.
But even though these states do not recognize legal
separation, a
separation agreement can still help organize what you and your spouse agree upon in terms of how
assets and liabilities will be allocated, how child support and support claims will be arranged, and how property will be
divided.
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What happens then upon
separation and a financial dispute over how the
assets are to be
divided occurs?
The mechanism for financial provision on
separation as set out in the legislation may not always be the way the parties would wish their
assets to be
divided between them.
A
separation agreement is a legal contract that spells out exactly how the parties will
divide all debts and
assets.
If you are divorcing or separating, there will undoubtedly be many aspects of your lives that will need to be considered in the
separation, as well as
assets to be
divided between you.
In a legal
separation, the spouses
divide the
assets and liabilities, provide for the custody of children, and set up financial support payments, but remain married in the eyes of the law.
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divide your
assets on
separation.
When spouses decide to end their relationship, they can either terminate their marriage through divorce or
divide their
assets with an action for
separation, while leaving the marriage intact.
Sometimes referred to as a divorce agreement, property settlement agreement, a marital settlement agreement for divorce or
separation is a legal contract which indicates how you intend to
divide your
assets and debts, as well as spousal support and / or child support.
Legal
separation allows a couple to
divide marital
assets and liabilities, and if they have children, it allows the couple to obtain court orders for child custody, support and visitation.
When the marital community ends as a result of divorce or
separation, the community
assets (money and property) are
divided between the spouses.
The process is somewhat similar to that of the divorce process in that the couple either requests the court to decide the terms of the legal
separation, such as how
assets will be
divided or how child rearing and support responsibilities will be carried out.
Secondly, a
separation agreement must address how the couple's property and
assets will be
divided, including both tangible and intangible
assets, retirement accounts and other finances.
In an Arizona legal
separation, your community property
assets and debt are
divided, child custody orders are entered, child support orders are issued, and alimony may be awarded.
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Dividing Marital
Assets, Alimony,
Separation Agreements and Domestic Violence Hearings.
Ideally, though, the decision whether to sell or not should be part of the entirety of the legal and financial planning that goes into how you will
divide the marital property and
assets, and how you will pay your ongoing expenses after
separation and divorce.
A mediator will give you all the information need on Massachusetts divorce law, on your custody options, ways you can equitably
divide your marital
assets, and how to craft a
separation agreement that will be approved by the judge and will serve your family's needs.
A skilled mediator can also guide you and your spouse through the process of
dividing your
assets and debts and reaching an agreement on alimony while you create your
separation agreement.