Everything You Need To Know About Legal Separation

Attorney Genelle Johnson provides a basic guide to legal separation. She outlines the positives and negatives of a legal separation compared to a divorce.

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0:00 - How to Get A Legal Separation in Wisconsin
0:24 - How Does a Legal Separation Differ From a Divorce?
1:30 - Legal Separation Can Be Converted to Divorce in First Year
2:09 - Does A Legal Separation Protect You Financially?
3:22 - When Is Legal Separation Appropriate?

Genelle explains the procedural similarities between divorce and legal separation. Both require the same paperwork, follow the same process, and adhere to the same timelines.

The main difference is that divorce means you have legally dissolved your marriage whereas, in a legal separation, even though all the other remedies are available, your marriage remains legal.

Legal separation CAN protect you financially, but it may not always be the appropriate remedy. Legal separation is an optimal solution when parties would like to remain married for religious reasons and at times, for tax reasons or health insurance reasons. However, Genelle advises that you confirm this with your health provider prior to entry of the judgement.

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