Legal Separation Agreements

Sometimes a marriage breaks down, but the couple does not want a divorce. 

This is often the case for religious reasons, where a legal separation agreement (sometimes called a judicial separation) is more palatable than a divorce. 

However, you don’t have to be religious to opt for a legal separation agreement over a divorce. You might trial a period of separation and reassess your relationship at a later date. 

What does a legal separation agreement cover?

A legal separation agreement (sometimes called a judicial separation) allows a couple to live apart without divorcing or ending a civil partnership. 

The agreement covers practicalities such as: 

• What happens to the family home and who continues to live there 
• Who pays the mortgage and other outgoings 
• What the arrangements for the children should be 
• Any other financial arrangements 

If you decide to divorce or dissolve your civil partnership later, then the financial arrangements will be considered by a court when determining what final financial orders to make upon divorce or dissolution. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to talk about your separation.  

It’s important that you feel comfortable with the lawyer taking on your case, so the initial chat is free and there’s no obligation to take it further if you don’t want to.