{"id":4021,"date":"2022-02-18T14:18:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T14:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/?p=4021"},"modified":"2023-01-16T02:38:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T02:38:37","slug":"legal-separation-vs-divorce-what-should-i-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/blog\/legal-separation-vs-divorce-what-should-i-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What Should I Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ending a marriage is a difficult decision for the couple. Many factors must be considered, such as who gets what (dividing your community properties), visitation and custody rights of the children, parenting plan, spousal support, and so on. So, if you want to leave your marriage, you need to know what steps to follow, whether you want to file for divorce or just live apart.<\/p>\n

I suggest you sit down and read this article, which will explain the difference between legal separation<\/a> and divorce, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. Our <\/span>family law attorneys in San Luis Obispo<\/span><\/a> can further explain which option is best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is divorce?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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You can apply for divorce if you wish to end your marriage completely and legally. Divorce essentially implies that you are legally ending your marriage with your partner. This means that you are now free to remarry.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you decide to file for divorce, you will need the <\/span>assistance of a divorce or family lawyer<\/span><\/a> during the divorce process.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the different types of divorce?<\/b><\/h3>\n