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In many cases, legal separation is preferable to divorce for both religious and
financial reasons. While legally separated couples cannot remarry, they are
allowed to claim each other on their taxes. Additionally, certain employment
and medical benefits are retained, though the specifics involved in
deductibles and how catastrophic health care issues are covered may be
affected by a legal separation. At the Law Offices of Rosemary O. Nwawka,
P.C., the family lawyer explains and discusses the legal and financial
consequences of a legal separation. Our firm has represented numerous
clients in legal separation and other family law actions throughout Onondaga
County. We make sure you understand the advantages and disadvantages
associated with a legal separation so you can make decisions that are best for
you and your family.
Before you and your spouse can be legally separated, you must resolve child
custody, parenting time, and spousal support issues. Additionally, for certain
financial matters, you will be divorced for all intents and purposes. As a
result, you will not be responsible for the debt incurred by the other party.
Additionally an order of legal separation does not terminate the marriage
and the parties are not free to remarry. The parties may seek to have all
other issues decided regarding property, custody, alimony, and child support
in such a proceeding. A legal separation may be advantageous because the
spouse would retain the status as spouse and therefore retain things such as
medical benefits, pensions, tax benefits and inheritance. The legal separation
attorney can help clients sort through these issues in order to ensure
everyone is prepared for the obligations that follow once your legal
separation is finalized.
In New York State, there is no waiting period or residency requirement to
file for legal separation. However, to file for divorce, you must meet New
York State residency requirements. Couples who do not meet the residency
or jurisdictional requirements for divorce can file for legal separation and
then have the petition modified into a divorce action.
We work closely with our clients to create legal separation agreements that
meet their needs. Our goal is to work toward a fair resolution of your
concerns, with a very responsive, compassionate and competent approach to
the process, whether in court or negotiated outside court. To speak with a
legal separation attorney, contact the Law Offices of Rosemary O. Nwawka,
P.C. today.
financial reasons. While legally separated couples cannot remarry, they are
allowed to claim each other on their taxes. Additionally, certain employment
and medical benefits are retained, though the specifics involved in
deductibles and how catastrophic health care issues are covered may be
affected by a legal separation. At the Law Offices of Rosemary O. Nwawka,
P.C., the family lawyer explains and discusses the legal and financial
consequences of a legal separation. Our firm has represented numerous
clients in legal separation and other family law actions throughout Onondaga
County. We make sure you understand the advantages and disadvantages
associated with a legal separation so you can make decisions that are best for
you and your family.
Before you and your spouse can be legally separated, you must resolve child
custody, parenting time, and spousal support issues. Additionally, for certain
financial matters, you will be divorced for all intents and purposes. As a
result, you will not be responsible for the debt incurred by the other party.
Additionally an order of legal separation does not terminate the marriage
and the parties are not free to remarry. The parties may seek to have all
other issues decided regarding property, custody, alimony, and child support
in such a proceeding. A legal separation may be advantageous because the
spouse would retain the status as spouse and therefore retain things such as
medical benefits, pensions, tax benefits and inheritance. The legal separation
attorney can help clients sort through these issues in order to ensure
everyone is prepared for the obligations that follow once your legal
separation is finalized.
In New York State, there is no waiting period or residency requirement to
file for legal separation. However, to file for divorce, you must meet New
York State residency requirements. Couples who do not meet the residency
or jurisdictional requirements for divorce can file for legal separation and
then have the petition modified into a divorce action.
We work closely with our clients to create legal separation agreements that
meet their needs. Our goal is to work toward a fair resolution of your
concerns, with a very responsive, compassionate and competent approach to
the process, whether in court or negotiated outside court. To speak with a
legal separation attorney, contact the Law Offices of Rosemary O. Nwawka,
P.C. today.
7197 E. Genesee St.
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 447-7039 (direct)
866 558-1609 (fax)
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Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 447-7039 (direct)
866 558-1609 (fax)
Send Us an E-mail
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