Weekly Divorce Tip #13
The “separation date” is defined in some states, by the occurrence of a physical event, such as filing a legal Complaint, while in others, it is determined by less concrete actions.
In all states, however, the “separation date” is a significant event in the legal process. It affects the characterization of property (i.e. separate or community), the duration of spousal support payments, the valuation and division of assets and a variety of other issues.
Thus, before you specify a separation date in any legal documents, research your state’s laws to establish it with reasonable accuracy.
his article is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney if you have legal questions that relate to your specific divorce.
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Posted by ModDiva on August 13th, 2007 filed in Divorce Tips |
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