Legal Separation - $499 without children/ $599 with children*

A legal separation does not end a marriage or domestic partnership. You can't marry or enter into a partnership with someone else if you are legally separated (and not divorced). A legal separation is for couples that do not want to get divorced but want to live apart and decide on money, property, and parenting issues. Couples sometimes prefer separation for religious reasons.

If you file for a legal separation, you may later be able to file an amended petition to ask the court for a divorce-after you meet the residency requirements. We will prepare all the appropriate legal separation forms that are required, as well as a Marital Settlement Agreement if you have children, assets or debts.

Call us today at 310.285.8550, or click here to make an appointment or request more information.

^{*Filing fees and process serving fees not included in our rate}