Key Benefits of Legal Separation

Unlike divorce cases where you are often required to wait six months for it to be finalized, a legal separation can be immediate. A decision for separation can often be made as quickly as it the papers are passed through the court system. After these have been filed, you can then file the action for divorce. However, this may include an additional filing fee.

In some cases a legal separation could improve your financial situation after the divorce. To see if this applies to your divorce, a CPA can see what filing status will be the most ideal for your personal situation.

Another reason why people opt for legal separation is to keep a spouse on medical insurance. In many instances the non-employee spouse that has a pre-existing condition can be kept on the same medical plan only if you do file for a legal separation.

Finally, you may choose to be legally separated to be eligible for the ten-year deadline that is required for certain Social Security benefits and military pensions.

To speak with a Riverside family lawyer about your legal separation, contact the Law Offices of Michael Young today.