Providing Knowledge and Guidance
The definition of legal separation is oftentimes confused with the legal aspects involving a divorce process. A legal separation is defined as a court-sanctioned separation between the two spouses and a division of marriage property. Divorce is a legal process that officially terminates the marriage, and it involves division of property and assets. In Virginia, a legal separation has a one-year timeframe, and after the one-year period, a divorce process may commence. A divorce process can take six months or up to a year, depending on if the couple has children.
Due to the complex legal processes involved with legal separation, it is important to hire experienced legal representation to ensure that you fully understand your rights and your rights to your property and assets.
With more than 17 years of experience representing couples and families in both trial and legal separations, Knight & Stough, LLP can provide insightful guidance to your case.
Proof of Living Separately
In the current market's economy, it has become more difficult to live apart during a legal separation. More and more couples are attempting to live apart while still living under the same roof. Unfortunately, this scenario can prove a difficult situation to be in if the objective is to participate in a legal separation. The court does not recognize a couple living under the same roof as partaking in a legal separation. Oftentimes, you need a third party to testify in court the validity of the separation. In order to successfully prove this to the court, it becomes necessary to hire legal representation to help you provide proof of the legal separation.
Contact a Manassas, Virginia, Attorney Today
If you are seeking legal representation or would like more information about our services, contact Knight & Stough, LLP today to set up a consultation. You can reach lawyers Polly B. Knight or Barbara Murphy Stough at 703-659-1993 or by contacting us online.
