What is the difference between a divorce, dissolution and legal separation?
Not Much!! A legal separation is a legal proceeding where two parties separate and all of their assets, debts, and liabilities are split, however the parties remain married. Mostly this is done in instances of religious beliefs, or in order to maintain medial insurance. This proceeding is rare in that most end up being converted to divorce. In 50+ years combined practice of law Kirner and Boldt has completed approximately 3 legal separations. Divorce and Dissolution are far more common. Both of these actions are essentially the same type of action. The only REAL difference is when you agree upon the terms of the termination of marriage. In dissolution the parties agree upon terms before hand, documents are prepared, and filed with the court. The court then schedules you for a final hearing within 90 days. In Divorce, you do not agree upon the terms. You may agree on some terms but not all. In divorce you have two options, you can reach an agreement at any time along the way or you can
