Legal Separation and Separation Agreements

Before a husband or wife may file a divorce complaint in the state of North Carolina, he or she must be separated for a period of at least one year. According to the North Carolina Bar Association,

Separation happens once husband and wife begin living separate and apart and at least one of them has the intent to remain separate and apart.

Source: http://www.ncbar.org/public/publications/pamphlets/divorceSeperation.pdf

At Krusch & Sellers, P.A., we represent husbands and wives throughout the Charlotte metro area in family law matters. We have extensive experience helping clients involved in the process of separation and divorce. If you are thinking about a divorce and are separated, it is important to contact an attorney to learn more about your rights.

To schedule an appointment with an attorney at our Charlotte law office, call 704-315-2452, or contact us toll-free at 866-267-6809.

What is a Separation Agreement?

During the one-year period in which a husband and wife are separated prior to the filing of a divorce complaint, there are many issues that might need to be resolved in a legal manner. Issues like child support, visitation, spousal support, alimony and use and division of the marital property can be agreed upon and formalized through a legally binding and enforceable separation agreement.

For a separation agreement to be enforceable by a North Carolina court, it must be drafted in accordance with certain formalities required by North Carolina law. The best way to protect your rights is to contact an experienced lawyer who can draft a separation agreement on your behalf or review one prepared by your spouse's attorney to ensure your rights are protected and the agreement is enforceable.

Contact Krusch & Sellers, P.A.

If you live in the Charlotte metro area and wish to speak with an attorney about a separation agreement, we encourage you to contact us.