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Separation Agreements
If you and your spouse are contemplating a legal separation in New York, you should seek the guidance of an experienced separation agreements attorney serving Nassau County and Suffolk County. The Law Offices of Barbera & McElhone, P.C., is a Long Island-based practice, working closely with spouses who are seeking divorce or legal separation.
Our law firm strives to meet the needs of couples seeking to separate. Drawing on nearly 50 years of shared legal experience, our legal separation lawyers have earned distinguished reputations as supportive counselors and effective contract drafters. Contact the firm today to schedule a free, no obligation initial consultation.
Filing for a Legal Separation in the Long Island Area
Legal separation is the process of having an attorney draft a contract that will lay out the parties' rights going forward in their relationship. This contract is binding with the court and will be considered breached, if not followed. If it is breached, you must bring an action in court to enforce it.
As a Long Island legal separation law firm, we understand the pros and cons of separation. Only some health care plans allow you to remain under your spouses' health plan. We can attempt to negotiate this as a part of the maintenance package, if that option is available.
Legal Separation Is Not the Same as Getting a Divorce
There are certain reasons why some couples would benefit more by obtaining a divorce rather than legally separating. In many cases, we sit down and discuss our clients divorce options and lay out the most beneficial plan for them. If you would be better off obtaining a divorce rather than a legal separation in New York, we will be up front and honest with you.
Separation agreements will never automatically turn into divorce. One party has to bring a new lawsuit to receive an official divorce. There is a common misunderstanding that, once you are legally separated for a year, you are automatically divorced. This is simply not true. You have the right to seek a divorce after a year has passed, but it is not automatic.
Free Consultation With a Long Island Legal Separation Lawyer
For all of your legal separation needs, call the Long Island law firm of Barbera & McElhone to discuss your case with an attorney during a free initial consultation. Our lawyers are committed to providing the highest quality of service. Contact the firm by telephone by calling 631-791-9693.