When things start going wrong, is there an alternative to divorce?
Because life is never always black and white, you may find yourself at a low point in your relationship where things are going badly but you don’t yet want the finality of divorce. In such situations, you may find that a Separation Agreement provides the comfort you need. What is a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement can be sued where you wish to separate but are not ready for a divorce. Sometimes the agreement is only intended to regulate the terms of a temporary separation, for example, who is to pay the mortgage and other outgoings. What are the benefits of a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement can include a wide variety of provisions dealing with, for example, maintenance, financial matters and arrangements for any children. The agreement is flexible and, save for a handful of limitations, can include any provisions which you and your spouse deem appropriate. You can also agree to make changes to the Agreement. In what kind of situations do couples use Separation
