Legal Question in Family Law in California
Divorce VS. Legal seperation
I was wondering what the difference between a divorce and legal seperation is. Thanks
Asked on 4/20/03, 11:09 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Divorce VS. Legal seperation
With a legal separation you are still married, but are legally living apart.
With a divorce the marriage is dissolved and the parties are single and can legally get married.
Answered on 4/21/03, 1:09 am
Brian Levy, Esq.
Law Office of Brian Don Levy
Reply: Divorce VS. Legal seperation
A legal separation does everything that a divorce does, but does not restore the parties to the status of single persons. They remain legally married, but their community and separate property assets and debts have been allocated, parenting plans in place and support rights determined.
Good luck to you.
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.net
Answered on 4/21/03, 2:30 pm