Are You Considering Legal Separation?
An Experienced Lawyer at RA JAWORSKI PC Can Help
The law firm of RA JAWORSKI PC has been serving the needs of families in trouble in Danvers and throughout the North Shore of Massachusetts since 1981.
Many times, our first conversation with a client is when he or she calls to discuss obtaining a legal separation. Unfortunately, Massachusetts law does not provide a specific statute to provide for legal separation. In order to get the protections you are looking for, it may be necessary to file for divorce or some other action with the Court. In Massachusetts, when you hear someone say that are legally separated it means they have filed for a divorce and are living separately based upon the provisions of a Temporary Order of the Court.
To discuss your needs with an experienced divorce, separation and family law attorney, please contact our offices today.
A No-Pressure, Commonsense Approach to Separation
It's your marriage, your house, your money and your kids. We don’t view it as our job to tell you what decision is best for you. In short, it's your life and we won't try to convince you to do anything you don't want to do.
What we can do is help you clarify your rights and responsibilities in a temporary order or separation agreement, such as:
- Who will retain the use of the family home?
- Who will be primarily responsible for raising the kids?
- What is a fair amount of spousal support while you are living apart?
- Who will pay the mortgage? Health insurance? Car insurance? College expenses? Piano lessons? Etc.?
A temporary order protects you during your separation. It can also lay the foundation for a fair and relatively simple divorce, should you decide to take the next step.
Legal Separation and Separate Support
There is a legal procedure called Separate Support. Unfortunately, in order to obtain this form of separation, you must file with an allegation of fault, such as adultery, physical violence, drug and alcohol abuse or felony criminal conviction. In other words, you must "blame" your spouse. If your goal is a possible reconciliation, then the filing of a fault based Separate Support action may hinder or destroy your chances of reconciliation.
If you are seeking a legal separation and need to discuss your options under Massachusetts law with an experienced attorney, please contact the Danvers offices of RA JAWORSKI PC today.
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