Separation Agreements

When people get a divorce, often one of the most painful parts of the process is the allocation of assets and decisions about custody of children and support payments. There can be significant disagreements and stress because of these issues, and it can often frustrate both sides to have to involve a mediator to sort these issues out. A separation agreement can be very helpful when trying to ease the pain of a divorce.

What is a Separation Agreement?

In short, a separation agreement is an agreement that both sides reach, usually before the divorce proceedings get to the court stage, which determines the outcome of some hotly contested issues. It can state the negotiated settlement about allocation of property and assets, custody of children, and alimony or child support payments.

A separation agreement is often more likely to be followed because both sides can agree to it on their own without the pressure of mediation to induce their resolution. It can also be helpful to help determine for the court exactly when legal separation occurred, because in some places a separation is necessary before a divorce can take place.

We understand that divorce proceedings can be very painful and that anything to make them less stressful and difficult is usually welcome. Separation agreements can go a long way in this process, as it resolves some of the most difficult issues related to a divorce.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these agreements, or are considering filing for divorce, contact West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800.