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Choosing Legal Separation or Divorce - Common Situations Choosing between legal separation and a divorce is often a difficult decision. Below are a list of common reasons that couples often choose one or both. Note that every situation is different, and an attorney is best equipped to help you make a decision between a legal separation and a divorce. Read more How to File for an Uncontested or No Fault Divorce A no fault divorce is not the same as an uncontested divorce. A no fault divorce refers to the grounds for the divorce, typically separation, incompatibility, or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. In any of these cases, neither spouse holds the other responsible. Read more Division of Property in a Divorce Dividing property is an important part of the divorce process. Find out how you and your spouse can make these decisions yourself and come to an equitable solution. Read more

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What's the difference between separation and divorce? A separation is like a divorce in that the Court makes a final determination on all aspects of a marriage, from the division of property, assets and debts, spousal support, child support, visitation and custody. However, the court's decision only dissolves the marriage in a divorce; in a separation, the couple is still legally married. Only in a divorce are spouses free to remarry.

Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce? If you and your spouse are filing for a no fault divorce and it's uncontested, meaning you agree on all the terms of your divorce, you may not need a lawyer. You don't need a divorce lawyer in order to file divorce papers, such as a Divorce Settlement Agreement, but when it comes to complicated cases involving a lot of property and assets, or cases where the divorcing parties don't agree on terms, a good divorce lawyer can make the process much smoother and potentially less expensive in the long run.