What is the difference between a Dissolution of Marriage and a Legal Separation?
A Divorce is the legal process to terminate a marriage. The court will enter orders dividing marital property and debts, allocating parental responsibilities, determining child support, maintenance and attorney fees. A legal separation will also result in court orders dividing marital property and debts, allocating parental responsibilities, determining child support, maintenance and attorney fees. However, the court does not terminate the marital relationship. The parties are not free to re-marry.
