Legal Separation
Tempe Legal Separation Lawyer
Arizona Legal Separation and Divorce Attorney
For personal reasons, religious reasons or financial reasons, some couples who wish to dissolve their marital relationships may choose legal separation instead of divorce. The state of Arizona recognizes legal separation as it does marriage dissolution and requires agreement in settling the same issues as divorce.
Bishop & Martin Law Office, P.C., offers guidance and representation for those men and women wishing to legally separate from their spouses. With offices in Phoenix and Tempe, we strive to provide convenient and accessible legal services for Arizonans. Contact us to speak with an experienced Arizona legal separations lawyer.
Legally Separating From a Spouse in Arizona
After divorce, partners in the marriage are legally viewed as single and are free to remarry when they so choose. When partners are legally separated, they are still considered married by law but may live completely separate of each other. Either partner may later petition for marital dissolution.
Legal separation is different than simply living apart. Legal separation addresses the same issues of divorce:
To petition for a decree of legal separation, spouses should work with experienced Arizona family law attorneys to best protect their rights. From negotiating a custody agreement to determining if an asset is considered community property, the legal team led by attorney Bill Bishop will work diligently to guard your best interests.
If you desire to end your marriage but do not want to divorce, contact Bishop & Martin Law Office, P.C. We will discuss your legal options, including annulment or legal separation. With offices in Phoenix and in Tempe, our Arizona legal separation attorneys are ready to help you.