Legal Separation

Divorce Lawyer in Long Island

For some struggling couples, divorce is not the solution they are looking for to put an end to the problems they are currently experiencing. In these cases, separation may be a better alternative. Separating from your spouse will not legally end the marriage; however, it will effectively allow both individuals to live separate and apart from one another without claims of abandonment being made. This is accomplished through a court order that includes an outline of each person's specific rights and responsibilities during the time spent apart.

Our firm can help any couple considering the idea of separation make an ultimate decision. Issues such as child custody, child support, visitation schedules, and equitable division of assets can all be established in a separation agreement that is prepared by your lawyer. Oftentimes, a couple chooses to legally separate for a period of time in order to determine whether or not dissolution of the marriage is truly the right decision for them. The time spent apart, the ability to abide by the terms of the separation agreement and other personal factors will all go into the ultimate decision of whether or not to divorce.

The Importance of Retaining Skilled Counsel

When termination of a marriage is ultimately decided upon and it proceeds a time of legal separation, there is often little need for divorce litigation. That is not to say that a Long Island divorce attorney will not need to be involved in the process; it simply means that a highly contested battle in court will likely not exist because the separation served as a trial period that proved to be effective. Instead, your divorce attorney will more likely act as a mediator who can help you make the final determinations on exactly what your life after divorce will look like.

Meyers Law Group, PC is skilled in all matters of divorce and family law, from establishing alimony to filing an order of protection and everything in between. Whether or not you choose to divorce – or even separate for that matter – there are still several issues that can arise which will require the legal support of a professional attorney. Therefore, our law office has established a firm understanding of all aspects of divorce and family law, ensuring that we are ready to take on any type of case that comes our way.