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Most people are surprised to learn that there are very few differences between legal separation and divorce in California.
Spouses who legally separate often do so for the same reasons couples divorce, which can include working on their marriage’s personal details, including physical, emotional, psychological issues.
Others are ready to part but are unwilling to divorce because of the support their spouse provides, either financially, or through health insurance or other benefits, which requires a legal separation to be the end of their relationship.
Some simply cannot divorce because of religious or family issues.
Others are unwilling to end their marriages, so they can give future reconciliation a chance.
Like divorce, legal separation is a deeply personal choice, and one that should be respected, no matter the reasons behind the decision.
Legal separation provides couples with the opportunity to resolve all marital issues, including:
Legal separation in California is nearly the same as a divorce, except it does not return the parties to their single status, which means neither person can remarry.
The only other difference is that there is no waiting period to obtain a judgment of legal separation, as a divorce in California requires a six-month waiting period from the time petition is filed and served to the time judgment may be entered.
In California, married couples who have legally separated have three options.
The first is to remain legally separated going forward, which can last if both spouses see fit.
The second is to file a motion to vacate the court’s order of legal separation and serve the other spouse with the court-provided paperwork stating in that you no longer wish the legal separation to be effective.
Keep in mind, the other side can object to the termination of the legal separation. Both spouses must agree to the reconciliation, as one spouse cannot undo a legal separation in California.
Once the legal separation has been vacated, you are free to resume your marriage.
The third option is to pursue a divorce, which requires filing a new petition for dissolution of marriage and completing new financial disclosures.
As with all California divorces, there is a mandatory six-month waiting period to obtain your divorce.
If you would like to know more about legal separation, reconciliation, or divorce in Los Alamitos, we can help answer your questions during a free consultation.
At Zwierzchowski & Nguyen, divorce lawyers and certified family mediators in Los Alamitos will walk you through your legal separation, reconciliation, or divorce options, so you can make informed decisions about your future. Contact us today by calling 562-359-2106 to discuss your unique marital circumstances, so you can begin planning your future with confidence.
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