Sometimes a marriage breaks down, but the couple does not want a divorce.
This is often the case for religious reasons, where a legal separation agreement (sometimes called a judicial separation) is more palatable than a divorce.
However, you don’t have to be religious to opt for a legal separation agreement over a divorce. You might trial a period of separation and reassess your relationship at a later date.
What does a legal separation agreement cover?
A legal separation agreement (sometimes called a judicial separation) allows a couple to live apart without divorcing or ending a civil partnership.
The agreement covers practicalities such as:
- What happens to the family home and who continues to live there
- Who pays the mortgage and other outgoings
- What the arrangements for the children should be
- Any other financial arrangements
If you decide to divorce or dissolve your civil partnership later, then the financial arrangements will be considered by a court when determining what final financial orders to make upon divorce or dissolution.
