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Is there a benefit to filing for legal separation in California?

April 26, 2017benefit California filing Legal Separation

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Is there a benefit to filing for legal separation in California?

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Under California law, filing for a legal separation allows the court to divide your marital property and make decisions about child custody, while you remain legally married. This is often a benefit for spouses who are relying on each other’s health care benefits, pension payments, etc.