Separation Agreements

Phoenix Legal Separation Lawyers

A separation agreement is a legally binding contract between two individuals that contains many of the same characteristics as a divorce decree, but the individuals remain legally married, even though they are typically physically separated.

A separation agreement can be as broad or narrow as both parties desire, and can include the following:

• Child support
• Spousal maintenance
• Child custody and visitation
• Division of property

A separation agreement can convert into a divorce agreement at a later date if a party elects to file for divorce.

At DeShon Pullen & Associates, our family law attorneys can answer questions about separation agreements, draft a separation agreement, review a separation agreement and litigate a dispute concerning a separation agreement. Contact one of our experienced attorneys today.

Who requests a separation agreement and why?

Many people request a separation agreement. Some of the more common situations include:

• Someone who has been in a relationship for a very long time and is not ready for a divorce, but acknowledges that a change is needed, will often request a separation agreement.
• Someone who is covered by their spouse's insurance and needs to remain legally married for insurance benefits will often request a separation agreement.
• Couples who want to stay married but are concerned with exposure to liability by one of the parties will request a separation agreement so community property can be divided and one spouse's assets can remain protected and shielded from the other spouse's liability exposure.
• Couples who are not comfortable with divorce due to religious beliefs.

For additional information about separation agreements or to discuss your particular situation in confidence with one of our family law attorneys, please call us at (602) 252-1969 or toll free at 1-877-252-1968, or you can fill out our intake form on our Contact page and one of our lawyers will contact you.