Separation Agreement Attorney in Charlotte County, Florida
If you are contemplating divorce, you may want to have a separation agreement created by a family law attorney first. Although the state of Florida does not acknowledge legal separation, it will recognize a separation agreement should it be presented in court if either spouse files for divorce or seek child custody in the future. It is essential to have a separation agreement when both spouses would like to avoid conflict and resolve issues in a fair and/or timely manner, and at the Fritsch Law Firm we strongly recommend you have one if you and your spouse decide to separate in Punta Gorda.
Separation Agreement Issues
A separation agreement can address anything pertaining to property, assets, finances and children, including any other important issues that must be legally decided in the event of a divorce. Some of the main issues that spouses may wish to address in a separation agreement are as follows:
- Children Identification Clause - Identify the children in the marriage
- Child Custody - How you wish for custody to be awarded
- Child Support – Who should pay child support and how much
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Parenting Plan – Explains expectations of co-parenting and visitation schedule
- Property Division – Describes how the marital property and assets will be divided
- Alimony – Clarifies who will receive and who will be required to pay spousal support
- Division of Bills – Declares who will be responsible for which bills/finances
- Insurance Clause – May be used for the removal of a spouse as a beneficially on any insurance
Punta Gorda Divorce & Family Lawyer
If you are unsure whether or not you should obtain a separation agreement, it is our advice that you meet with an experienced attorney at the Fritsch Law firm today. A Punta Gorda separation agreement attorney at our firm will be able to explain the benefits of having a separation agreement and the disadvantages of not having one.
At the Fritsch Law Firm, we offer a free consultation to prospective clients in Sarasota, Fort Myers and Punta Gorda, Florida, including the surrounding areas. In addition to separation agreements, we also help individuals with prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements. Contact a family lawyer at our firm today to determine what type of agreement would be best for your situation in order to protect your future should a divorce ever be sought by you or your spouse.
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