Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina
Legal Separation
How do you go about filing for a legal separation?
Asked on 8/31/08, 11:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ben Stevens
The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center
Re: Legal Separation
The process in SC involves hiring an attorney and filing an action for a Decree of Separate Maintenance. However, in many cases, it makes sense to attempt to negotiate a separation agreement prior to filing an action with the Court.
These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.
If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.
Ben Stevens
Answered on 9/01/08, 8:35 pm