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Janice,

Depending on where you live, you may be able to file a legal separation based on the fact that you are no longer living as husband and wife. I would suggest that you consult with a lawyer who can advise you about your personal situation.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

If you file a separation agreement can the two parties live in the same household. For the past 4-5 years my husband and I have been living together but I am not sure where things are going from here. At that time everything was split up financially, his/mine. He makes a very good living, I work two jobs just to make ends meet. I have to pay alot of bills with my paycheck and I get no child support from him even though I have to pay for everything for our child (14 y.o) out of my pay. Any suggestions.

-- Contributed by: Janice

Bea,

An annulment will only be granted in certain cir...stances. I would suggest that you make an appointment to consult with an attorney to discuss your options.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

what is the most advisable to do when the relationship of the couple is not working any longer? legal separation or annulment?

-- Contributed by: bea paras

when filing for seperation, does both parties need to sign and if living in another state does it need to be sent registered mail

-- Contributed by: Enter your name here

E.Bond,

You can file for divorce if you would rather legally end the marriage than negotiate a legal separation. The issues to be decided would be the same. Please consult with an attorney to get advice for your situation.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

Is filing for divorce adequate when responding to receipt of seperate maintenance papers.

-- Contributed by: E. Bond

Can divorce be filed as answer to receipt of legal separation papers, or do they have to be done separately.

-- Contributed by: E. Bond

RJH,

You would need to consult with a lawyer to negotiate the terms of a legal separation. If you have entered into any agreements with your spouse, the lawyer needs to be aware of this information as well.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

Can a trial separation be as binding as a legal separatuion pertaining to financial responsibility?

-- Contributed by: RJH

Minkie,

To find out whether you can sue for damages, you will need to consult with a lawyer.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

Good afternoon, My name is Minkie Molabe and I am in a situation whereby I happened to stay with a man for 4 years not married but just staying together. He is now badnaming me, saying some funny things about me and that is not good for me so I am wondering if I could sue him to repay all the damages? Please advice.

-- Contributed by: Enter your name here

Jody,

Connecticut is an equitable distribution state and the laws governing division of marital property can be complicated. If you want to make sure that any inheritance you receive is kept separate, ask your attorney whether you can include this provision in your separation agreement.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

If legaly seperated and I inhairet money is my x going to get half of it ? live in ct.

-- Contributed by: jody andrews

Debbie,

You would need to consult an attorney if you wanted to make changes to the legal separation, since it is a court order. It does not become invalid after a certain amount of time.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

How do you withdraw/reverse a legal separation in California? Is there a certain time period that passes that it is no longer valid?

-- Contributed by: Debbie

Tammy,

Please consult with a lawyer to see whether you can work out an informal separation agreement that does not have to be approved by a judge.

Jodee Redmond, LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

Crystal:

Please visit this link to learn more about legal separation in California. http://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=5032

If there is a child involved, you would be better off consulting with an attorney than trying to negotiate the terms yourself.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

Isnt there some way to file for a legal separation within the confides of yourself and the court in the stae of california? Or do you NEED and attorney in order to file for a legal separation? If possible to do it yourself... where would you find the paperwork and such to do so? If there is a child involved are you obligated to have an attorney determine visitation? Or could the parents agree within themselves who would see the child and when?

-- Contributed by: Crystal

Crystal:

You would consult an attorney and ask them to negotiate child custody and visitation as part of a separation agreement.

Jodee Redmond, LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

If you want to file for a legal separation and there is a child involved.... how does that process work? The other parent is giving me a difficult time with visitation. I'm having a difficult time getting people to consult me in regards to this. Please email me any necessary information. Thank you.

-- Contributed by: Crystal

Don:

I can understand your point of view. In some situations, it would make more sense to go ahead and get a divorce.

Jodee Redmond, LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

Eric,

Legal separation is not recognized in New Jersey. A divorce is not finalized until a final decree is made by a judge. This link will give you more information:

http://www.divorcenet.com/states/new_jersey/new_jersey_separation_agreements

Jodee Redmond, LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

depending on the cir...stances you may as well get a divorce !!

-- Contributed by: DON VAN DEN BERGH

I live in NJ and was told that once the divorce papers were signed and mailed in, the couple, in the eyes of the law, are now considered to be legally seperated. Is there any truth to this statement?

-- Contributed by: Eric

I have filled for joint petition for divorce with my husband, but I would like to change it to legal separation, can i do this on our court appearence or not, do I must do it before we show up in court, or just ask the judge to change our petition to legal separation????

-- Contributed by: Ana Soria

Bob,

Please visit this link to learn more about the difference betweeen separation and abandonment under New Jersey law:

http://www.carnellilaw.com/divorce.htm

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

I'm in a new "trial separation" from my wife - very informal. By leaving the house,(we live in New Jersey) am I putting myself at potential future risk, if things proceed to divorce, of being considered as "abandoning" my home and family? Does this put my ownership of my home, which is titled in both our names, in jeopardy?

-- Contributed by: Bob

Carol,

The wife could ask the court for an order for exclusive possession, which means she is the only person who can live at the home. She also has the option of asking her lawyer whether it would be a good idea to simply change the locks to keep unwanted visitors (including the husband) out of the house if she is going to be out of town.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

During a separation what rights does the wife have if the husband choses to move out and he has his name on the deed to the property in regards to having friends/girlfriends over while the wife is out of town?

-- Contributed by: Carol

Hi Brian,

The male doesn't have that right during the marriage, and the fact that the couple is separated wouldn't change this fact.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

in a separation can the male tell the female what she can or can't do or where she can and can't go?

-- Contributed by: Brian

For the legal separation to be valid, documents must be served and filed with the Court. For the rules that apply where you live, contact the Court Clerk's office or a qualified attorney.

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

If both parties signed and had notorized separation agreement and then lived separate and apart but did not have papers filed with the court. Is the agreement legal.

-- Contributed by: Robert
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