Rochester Minnesota Legal Separation Lawyer

Minnesota Legal Separation Attorney

Legal separation is almost identical to divorce.  The only difference is that while a divorce completely terminates the marital relationship of the parties, legal separation does not terminate the marriage. People choose legal separation as an alternative to divorce for these main reasons:

• Religious;
• Moral;
• Financial; or
• Insurance purposes

A Rochester, Minnesota Legal Separation attorney can advise you whether legal separation is appropriate in your case.

Difference Between Separation and Legal Separation

It is a commonly-held belief that a legal separation occurs when married parties separate and begin living apart. However, that is simply “separation”; a "legal separation" occurs when documents are filed in court and a court order legally separates the parties.

Legal Separation Procedure

The process of legal separation is identical to divorce. It is commenced by the serving and filing of the Summons and Petition for Legal Separation. Much like divorce, it can be contested or uncontested. If it is contested, formal discovery may be necessary. The same issues of custody, parenting schedules, child support, spousal support, and property division may come up. If an agreement cannot be reached, the matter will proceed with a trial. At the end, everything will be addressed and divided, however the parties will continue to be married.

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If you have additional questions about Divorce in Minnesota, please contact the Dilaveri Law Firm today. We always offer free initial consultations to our clients. Call  507.206.6020 or complete our free case evaluation form.