New York City Lawyers for Separation Agreements
There are many reasons that couples choose legal separation. Sometimes — due to religious or financial reasons — it is as an alternative to divorce. Other times, a legal separation is done before a couple can file a "no fault" divorce in New York State.
Regardless of your reasons, the Law Offices of Andrew J. Spinnell, LLC, offers a solution. We provide legal services in the area of legal separation to clients throughout all five boroughs of New York City. Our strengths lie in our ability to listen and to help you navigate the New York family court system.
We work confidentially with clients to draft and review legal separation agreements. When our clients' goals are written down exactly as they intended, we file these documents with the clerk of the county in New York where either spouse lives.
What is a Separation Agreement?
A separation agreement is a detailed contract between you and your spouse that outlines the issue of living separate and apart as well as financial, visitation and other marital issues, and the court will incorporate the separation agreement into the final judgment of divorce. It can include agreements on a wide range of issues:
- Spousal support (often called alimony)
- Child custody and visitation
- Division of debts and property acquired during the marriage
The agreement is used so that you and your spouse can live separately, having divided up the respective rights and duties of the household. If you or your spouse fail to comply with your legal separation agreement, the agreement can be enforced by the courts.
If you later divorce, the court will use your separation agreement to settle all the issues in your divorce. New York State laws allow for "no-fault" divorce if spouses have lived separately and apart for a year or more.
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To start resolving a family law matter like legal separation or divorce, arrange an appointment with an attorney. You may call us at 212-684-0317 or complete our online contact form. Se Habla Español.
