Why is the date of separation important in divorce?

Why is the date of separation important in divorce?

Courts will use the separation date to determine marital and separate property. Anything the parties had before the date of the marriage and obtained after the separation date is separate property. Issues arise when one spouse receives significant assets, such as a bonus or commission, near the separation date.

Should I get a lawyer for a separation?

You don’t always need lawyers because you’ve separated. Contemporary Separation and Divorce is heading away from the old-school approach, and in a much healthier direction. Unfortunately there is still a myth about needing to have a lawyer to make things better. But it often makes things a lot worse.

Can trial separation save your marriage?

A trial separation can give you and your partner a chance to respect one another’s view of your problems—even if you feel that they’re wrong or shouldn’t feel the way they do. One thing is almost certain. If you and your partner are not willing to compromise, then the relationship isn’t likely to improve.

Should I date my husband while we are separated?

You can date your spouse, even have sex with your spouse — because as far as you’re concerned, divorce is not in the cards. But please be careful. If you have filed for a fault divorce, you may lose grounds for divorce in your state if you date or have sexual relations with your spouse during a period of separation.