Legal Separation

Legal separation is similar to divorce in Wisconsin. You file the same kind of legal papers, and you go through the legal process the same way you would for a divorce. You still go through the processes of:

• Custody & placement
• Child support
• Maintenance
• Property division

For some individuals, a legal separation is more desirable than a divorce, although this is not typically the case. Situations where a legal separation might be preferable include, where there is a problem meeting the 6 month residency requirement in Wisconsin. A legal separation can be converted in to a divorce once residency is established. A legal separation does not terminate martial status, social security status, or, depending upon how the insurance policy is written, health insurance.

A legal separation can be simple or complicated, it depends on many factors. The attorneys at Aplin & Ringsmuth are up-to-date with the current laws, regulations, procedures, and necessary documents to be filed with the Courts that apply to your legal issue.