Dayton Legal Separation
If you are contemplating separation, Anne Catherine Harvey can help explain the legal separation options provided by Ohio law. Ms. Harvey has helped clients with Dayton separation agreements for many years and is a strong advocate in your separation needs.
What is separation?
Ohio law provides three options to end or change a couple’s marital relationship:
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A legal separation by definition is a type of civil lawsuit. Separation does not end your marriage but rather puts your marriage on hold enabling you to work your way toward divorce if that is your ultimate goal. Separation may also be a solution for couples experiencing marital difficulties to live apart and sort out issues without ending their marriage completely. A separation may help you to work out your marital differences and come together for a fresh start. However, even in a separation, issues that should be addressed through marriage counseling or mediation include:
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Ms. Harvey is well versed in all matters pertaining to separation and provides valuable legal advice to address and resolve these issues.
Two types of Dayton separation
Informal separation: Informal separation, also known as trial separation, is generally a mutually decided separation between spouses where agreements have been reached. Informal separation enables couples to live separately and consider the foreseeable possibility of divorce and the issues surrounding a divorce. Because informal separation is generally less contentious, it may be less costly, troublesome, and less emotionally painful for most couples.
Formal separation: Formal separation, also known as a legal separation, is a more permanent separation and usually involves conflict and emotionally traumatic issues. While formal separation most often leads to divorce, couples may opt for legal separation rather than divorce in circumstances involving:
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Formal Dayton divorce separation is generally more costly with a more complicated process. For example, like divorce, a formal separation requires agreements on marital issues including:
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Dayton divorce separation advice
Separation, like divorce, can cause emotionally traumatic times and make you feel overwhelmed. Anne Catherine Harvey understands the vulnerable position separation creates and can provide legal help. Contact us today to discuss your Dayton legal separation options.
