Separation Agreements

Matthews, North Carolina, Family Attorneys

Legal Separation Agreements

Under North Carolina law, a couple can enter into a separation agreement shortly before actually separating, or at any time after the couple begins living apart. The agreement is a legally binding document, and will survive the actual divorce (becoming unmarried.) It is hard to overstate the importance of consulting with a lawyer with the appropriate experience before negotiating this agreement. At Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A., our attorneys are there to lead you through the topics that need to be discussed and help you achieve an agreement in the most efficient and economical manner possible.

Issues addressed in a separation agreement

Which spouse will remain in the family home? Where will the children live? Which assets and debts are marital, and which are separate property? Issues critical to your economic future, your relationship with your children, and the welfare of your family that will be determined in your separation agreement include:

• Division of marital property
• Custody, visitation, and child support
• Alimony and post separation support

A well-crafted separation agreement takes into account present and future tax liability, the changing needs of growing children, and the true value of all assets. When preparing or reviewing a separation agreement for a client with a large or complex marital estate, or a complicated custody issue, our divorce attorneys work with members of our firm's other practice groups to see that all issues are thoroughly addressed.

A smooth transition to divorce

When all issues between spouses have been carefully addressed in a separation agreement, the divorce becomes a simple matter of filing or responding to a divorce lawsuit and handling other administrative matters. It is inexpensive and typically takes only forty-five to seventy days.

For more information about divorce and separation agreements, see Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer? and our information center, Family Law in Depth.

If you are considering separation, or are already separated and you would like to speak with a family law attorney, please call 704-246-3552, or e-mail our office in Matthews to schedule an appointment with a family lawyer. We serve clients throughout Mecklenburg and Union Counties. Our firm also assists businesses and individuals with transactions and litigation in other areas of law.

Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A.
Matthews, North Carolina, Attorneys