Orlando Separation Attorney
Helping You Deal with Separation Issues in Altamonte Springs
Often, when 2 partners in a marital relationship have discovered that there are mutual differences that can no longer be resolved, they take the traditional route of divorce to end the marriage. However, divorce can also be an extremely messy and complicated process, with drawn-out court proceedings and enormous amounts of legal bills. It usually causes extreme stress and emotional anxiety for both parties as well as their entire families.
An alternative to divorce is that of separation, which is much more cost-effective and can still settle issues such as division of property and debts, or child support and custody. It can also be a route to freedom for couples where religious beliefs frown upon divorce. Our Orlando separation lawyer at Jackson Legal Services, LLC can help draft a document that secures your interests and protects your rights during separation.
Call us at (407) 934-0597 so that our experienced team can help answer all of your questions about the alternative method of marital separation in Florida.
How Separation Works in the State of Florida
Florida is one of the few states in our country that uniquely does not have any specific laws which provide for legal separation. This does not mean that it is illegal to separate, since 2 individuals in Florida have the freedom to separate from each other whenever they desire throughout the marriage.
Instead, the absence of specific legal provisions simply means that the couples who desire to live apart from each other do not need to involve the court, file any documents, or even provide notice. Our lawyer can help draft up a private agreement with you and your spouse. After this, you will begin living in distinct residences, paying your own expenses, and using separate bank accounts.
How Child Support & Alimony Works When You Are Separated
Before you separate, you and your spouse will work with an experienced attorney to draw up a mutual agreement about who will pay what amount of funds for child support or marital support if one of you temporarily requires finances while searching for employment. However, since these agreements are not legally enforceable, you must take an alternative option if your spouse later refuses to comply with the agreed terms. You can ask for the court to intervene on your behalf by filing a document of “Petition for Support Disconnected with Dissolution of Marriage.” This means that if you are eligible, you can receive alimony or child support even while the legal marriage technically itself remains intact.
Resolving Marital Issues through Alternative, Peaceful Solutions
In some scenarios, divorce is simply not an option for families to take. Research has long indicated that when these cases become extensive and unresolved in dissension, entire families can suffer long-term distress and anxiety, and children can particularly feel the effects of emotional trauma for many years to come. Fortunately, the alternative of having a marital separation can resolve these issues in a peaceful manner. You can count on our knowledgeable Orlando separation attorney to provide you with all the information and support you need in utilizing this alternative solution for starting your new life.
Call us today at (407) 934-0597 or contact us online so you can get a free consultation with Jackson Legal Services, LLC to discuss how separation would work for you.