It’s been a while since we have discussed this, but as we
head into summer you may be thinking about one of the above. So, which is better for you AND any children
involved? If you wish to put off a
divorce for now you must NOT just abandon your household. Applying for a legal separation may be
appropriate. This is where love might be
the trump card! If you want to remarry
you certainly cannot do it during a legal separation.
In the State of Washington, if you are granted a legal
separation the court will not dissolve the marriage. Unlike a marriage dissolution proceeding,
there is no 90-day waiting period before a decree may be entered. A decree of legal separation may subsequently
be converted to a decree of dissolution of marriage, but not for six months
after the legal separation has been granted.
As in a marriage dissolution proceeding, the court may divide your
community and separate property, adopt a parenting plan, and award child
support and maintenance.
It is important to consult with a professional family
attorney in the Seattle area who has dealt with the pros and cons of these two
choices. That man may well be Bellevue,
WA divorce and legal separation lawyer Lyle M. Clark. Get to know your options from a nearly
4-decade veteran of family law by calling (425) 452-3092.
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