Grounds for Legal Separation in Suffolk County

Legal Separation: Suffolk County Divorce Lawyer

Often married couples find themselves not wanting to get divorced, although they want to go in separate directions and lead different lives from each other. This is usually after being married for many years and there are often kids to think about in making such a serious, life-altering decision. There are multiple different circumstances that would allow for a couple to legally separate, rather than obtain a divorce. In these certain circumstances, a couple may have legal grounds for a separation: physical abuse, adultery having been committed, a spouse being sentenced to 3 plus years in prison, voluntary separation, irreconcilable differences and abandonment.

Suffolk County Divorce Attorney and Legal Separation

Much like a divorce, determining important details such as child custody and support, spousal support requires both sides to reach an agreement. Luckily, in a separation, the court does not determine the distribution of a married couple's assets if they cannot come to an agreement, which is different than a divorce. These things are made easier by retaining the services of a Suffolk County divorce attorney who is knowledgeable in the field of divorce and separation, and state law in these issues.

Having the team at Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler & Kuhn, LLP to represent you means having an experienced and knowledgeable legal team on your side. Each of the partners at our firm has over 25 years of experience in the field of family law and can advise you how state law will affect your case. Our firm will work aggressively on your behalf to help you negotiate the separation agreement and obtain everything to which you are entitled. A separation can be a very difficult and stressful experience, and it is our goal to make it as fast and smooth as is possible for you. Our firm serves individuals seeking a legal separation throughout the areas of Long Island, Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown.

To learn more about a legal separation and how to proceed, contact a Suffolk County divorce lawyer at the firm.