Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Is Legal Separation Right for Me?

There are many reasons why a client might consider a legal separation. Here, we will explain exactly what a legal separation is, and a few of the common reasons people seek to enter into a legal separation.   First, it should be noted that a legal separation is not the same as a physical or “trial” separation. Many couples physically separate prior to terminating their marriage. These physical separations may be very informal, with one spouse moving out and the parties making informal agreements as to how they will divide time with their children and manage the monthly expenses. A physical separation could also be accomplished with the assistance of attorneys, who would help parties to negotiate these terms. This situation is different than a legal separation, which is a specific type of legal proceeding.   In a legal separation, the parties go through essentially all of the same steps as they would in...