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Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) vs. Legal Separation
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Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) vs. Legal Separation

November 14, 2017 12:05 am Comments Off on Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) vs. Legal Separation SS Law Admin
Divorce vs. Legal Separation
Divorce vs. Legal Separation

In Colorado, a person seeking to legally sever ties from his or her spouse can either file for a Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) or Legal Separation. What is the difference? While the process to obtain a Divorce or a Legal Separation is the same, and both sever each spouse’s financial ties to each other as well as having the court decide parental responsibilities (parenting time, decision-making, and child support) if minor children are involved, there is one major difference. With a Legal Separation, the parties are still married and neither party can remarry. There may be advantages to a Legal Separation for insurance, pension, or religious reasons. However, six months after a decree of Legal Separation has been entered, either party may petition for a Divorce and the Court is required to grant the petition to convert the Legal Separation to a Dissolution of Marriage. Have a question about whether Divorce or Legal Separation is right for your situation? Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.

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