Legal Separation
Support Through Legal Separation
Legal separation brings unique challenges, particularly when children are affected. We offer vital resources and expert guidance to assist you and your spouse in making well-informed decisions throughout this transitional phase. From detailed steps to educational programs and financial planning, we provide the tools you need to ensure a supportive and stable environment for your children. Rely on us to help you navigate this journey with assurance and compassion.
Legal Separation Resources
Read
If you or your spouse have children under 18, read the Local Rule to learn what the Courts expect of you and find important information about how divorce cases will be handled to build cooperation, protect the best interests of the children, reduce conflict, and ensure safety.
Sign up for Class
You must both register for a co-parenting class within 30 days of your initial divorce filing.
Complete Online Exercises
Both parents must complete the work on www.UpToParents.org within 30 days of your initial divorce filing. Both parents should then merge and exchange answers. Take this completed work to your co-parenting class, give a copy to your attorney, and bring it to all court appearances
Living Arrangements
Establish a plan for decision-making and living arrangements that will be best for your child. Review the following documents to help accomplish this.
Finances
You must both complete and exchange Financial Declaration Forms with all required attachments.