Legal separation is very similar to a divorce with one very important distinction - that the parties remain legally married.  You must file the same documents that you would for a divorce, pay the same fees to the court, and have your spouse properly served with a Summons and a Petition, as well...

Here is a video on Legal Separation. Find out why it is used and when it is sometimes appropriate.

Once you become a parent, virtually every major decision you make in your life revolves around your children’s well-being.  How to navigate them through a divorce or break-up from their other parent is no exception.  Decisions regarding custody must be handled with the utmost care, with the...