Wheaton Legal Separation Attorney
DuPage County Separation Agreements Lawyer
In Illinois, legal separation is an alternative to divorce. A legal separation is very different from "being separated." You do not need to be legally separated to move out of the house, which is what many couples consider "being separated." People may choose a legal separation for several reasons, including religious reasons.
Is a legal separation more advisable for my situation? How is it different from a divorce? I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. Call a Wheaton legal separation lawyer at 630-871-2400.
More Information About Legal Separation
As a family law attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing people throughout the western Chicago suburbs, I can talk to you about the option of a legal separation. A legal separation is different than a divorce, although similar in many ways.
Legal separation agreements address the same issues as a marital settlement agreement in a divorce:
If it sounds like a legal separation is very similar to a divorce, that is because it is. However, the key difference is that you are legally still married. If you get a divorce and want to remarry, you can. If you are legally separated and want to remarry, you can't, because you are still married.
A legal separation can be converted to a divorce. Some couples may choose to obtain a legal separation for financial or tax reasons prior to obtaining a final divorce decree. Others yet remain legally separated indefinitely for religious reasons, for health insurance or other personal preferences.
Free Consultation With an Experienced Lawyer
For a free initial consultation about your legal separation case, contact me, attorney Terry Fawell. From my office in Wheaton, I serve clients in DuPage, Kane and Will counties.