Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Seperation Only

I want to leave my husband, of er a 20 year marriage and I want to know, if I move out, would this be called abandonement.?. 2 - Would I be still entitled to get have of what we own together? 3. If I get a legal seperation, do I have to get the divorce? and does that cost extra? Is that $ included in the seperation Paper. 4 , I'll think of something else later to ask. SARAH


Asked on 6/03/08, 9:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ben Stevens The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center

Re: Seperation Only

1. No.

2. Yes.

3. No. Typically yes, but depends on the agreement reached with your attorney.

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

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Answered on 6/04/08, 3:12 pm


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