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SeparationSeparation AgreementsA separation agreement is a document which usually refers to the various matters agreed between the parties such as
By definition there must be agreement on all these matters. This is not always possible and so judicial separation proceedings are sometimes used where a divorce is not required but where court orders are needed to deal with matters such as the division of money and property. Within judicial separation proceedings and divorce proceedings the court can also grant injunctions in appropriate cases. A separation agreement is probably the cheapest option in terms of legal costs since there are no court fees or court procedures to be followed. However, a separation agreement cannot bring the marriage to an end - only divorce proceedings can do this. The articles on legal topics published in these pages are for interest only and are necessarily general in their terms. You should not act (or refrain from acting) on the basis of the information given without specific advice, as the principles and laws concerned may change, and their application will vary according to the particular circumstances. |
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