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Separation as an Option

Representation for Time Apart or a Path to Divorce

There are many reasons for people in New York to pursue a formal and legally recognized separation. Even a great marriage can have periods of conflict and seemingly insurmountable issues. For many people, a separation is a way to reset or start anew. For others, it is the first step in ending a broken relationship and making a fresh start.

At the Darwish Law Office serving the Syracuse, New York, area, our focus is on helping clients find the best path to the new beginning they need. Whether that's a new beginning for your marriage, or the start of another phase of life is a choice you make. Our job is to help you make that decision.

The Legally Recognized Path to Separation or Divorce

While families are free to make their own decisions about support and habitation in marriage, a separation recognized by the state requires a separation agreement that meets certain legal standards. It requires that couples find solutions to the same kinds of questions they might be faced with during a divorce such as support or alimony, division of marital assets and custody.

For many people, the separation or separation agreement is the end of the process. After some time apart, you and your partner may choose to pick your marriage back up where it left off. Among the advantages of a separation, particularly when the parties can coordinate and negotiate to define the conditions of that separation, is that it can be a flexible and inexpensive way to explore your options.

Our family law attorney can work with you and your spouse to discuss your options. If you aren't sure what the future holds for you and your spouse, but you know that you can't move forward without at least a temporary change, then a separation may be the best option for you and your family.

We Can Help You Move Forward

At the Darwish Law Office, we make helping you build a new beginning our priority. Take advantage of our free initial consultation and contact us today to meet with our lawyer. We are ready to guide you through your difficult decisions and provide you options to move forward.

Darwish Law Office
731 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
(888) 313-7045 / (315) 254-2226 / e-mail