Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Separation Agreements?

If I have been separated from my husband for 5 years, is it really necessary for us to file a separation agreement before I file for divorce?


Asked on 2/22/06, 1:38 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Tiziana Ventimiglia Tiziana Ventimiglia, Attorney at Law

Re: Separation Agreements?

It is not mandatory for you to file a property settlement agreement. However, most couples who has substantial marital assets to divide will have a PSA (property settlement agreement) in place for those items that are not in contention... this makes life easier for everybody (you and court).

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Answered on 2/23/06, 8:47 am
Charles Homiller Jimison/Homiller, PLC

Re: Separation Agreements?

I would say no.

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Answered on 2/22/06, 3:51 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Separation Agreements?

If you have minor children and substantial marital property to divide and, perhaps, other issues related to the marriage which need to be settled, you should have a property settlement agreement in place as part of your divorce.

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Answered on 2/22/06, 10:14 pm
Fred Kaufman Fredrick S. Kaufman, Esquire

Re: Separation Agreements?

Not at all. Agreements are for people who want to settle issues in advance. You may not have the need or desire to do that.

Good luck.

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Answered on 2/22/06, 10:36 pm


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