S9 Ep78: Can I Get a Legal Separation Instead of a Divorce in Michigan?

#ChooseGoldman Michigan law provides an alternative to divorce called separate maintenance, which allows couples to legally divide their assets and resolve custody issues while remaining married. This path is often utilized for religious reasons or to preserve specific benefits that would be lost upon a total dissolution of marriage. • Separate maintenance involves the same comprehensive legal process as a divorce, including the division of property, debts, and child custody. • Unlike a divorce, a judgment of separate maintenance does not break the bond of matrimony, meaning the parties remain legally married. • Many individuals choose this option due to religious or moral objections to divorce or to maintain access to health insurance and other benefits. • Some modern insurance policies now treat legal separation as a terminating event for coverage, so it is vital to verify specific policy terms. • Because the marriage is not legally ended, either party must still file a formal petition for divorce if they ever intend to remarry in the future. Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Schedule Your Complimentary Phone Consultation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text 📅 For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/Inu_5dSDDSE For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-family-law-attorney/difference-divorce-legal-separation-michigan Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/divorce/can-i-get-a-legal-separation-instead-of-a-divorce-in-michigan Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganLegalSeparation #SeparateMaintenance #MichiganDivorceLaw #FamilyLawMI #LegalAdviceMI