If you are looking to separate from your spouse here in Monmouth County, you don't need to spend even one second worrying about filing for a legal separation.
It's simply not an issue.
If you choose to, you can separate right now by simply...well, separating.
You don't need to file any legal separation papers.
You can just move out, if you choose to.
Now, that doesn't mean that it is a great idea to do so...prior to separating you should speak with an expert and make sure that you are handling things in a way that will be in your best interest.
But I want you to understand that you CAN move out, today, if you want to without filing any legal separation papers.
In other states, "legal separation" refers to a formal arrangement where a married couple lives apart while remaining legally married.
It involves court-approved agreements regarding various issues, such as child custody, support, and division of assets.
But...and it's a BIG "but"..New Jersey law doesn’t specifically recognize legal separation in the same manner as other states.
Unlike some states that have specific statutes and procedures for legal separation, New Jersey doesn’t have a distinct legal separation process.
Instead, couples can opt for informal separation arrangements, which don’t require court involvement.
This means that couples in New Jersey can choose to separate without obtaining a formal decree from the court, thereby avoiding additional legal complexities and expenses.
In New Jersey, the legal framework primarily revolves around divorce rather than legal separation.
We do have a concept known as "Divorce from Bed and Board" here in New Jersey, but that is something to learn about at the end of your learning, NOT right now.
Spending time learning about "Divorce from Bed and Board" right now will not be a good use of your time and effort.
The bottom line is that you don't need to worry about filing for a legal separation...instead, it would be wise for you to learn about how to approach your upcoming separation.
And you can do that right here.
THERE'S A LOT MORE FREE HELP WHERE THIS ARTICLE CAME FROM
If you live in Monmouth County and if you are considering separating from your spouse, the most important thing for you to do is to learn how to protect yourself, your children, and your assets.
And I'll show you how you can do it.
Stick around this website. You'll get a lot of good help, free of charge.
I've been a Colts Neck lawyer specializing in separation and divorce for 37 years, and I've successfully worked with over 5000 people, mostly Monmouth County residents.
I "get it" and I'm here to help.
You should absolutely sign up for my free NJ divorce course.
We don't even ask for your name.
This is totally anonymous.
Again, all we need is an email address...
ANY email address that you choose to use... so that we can provide you the helpful materials.
I get emails from strangers all the time thanking me for making this information available to them online at no cost.
STEVE KAPLAN'S DIVORCE COURSE will teach you how to separate from your spouse in the most effective way possible in your particular situation.
Separating from your spouse requires you to make many important decisions.
Making a wrong decision can be the difference between ending up with a fair result or getting a not-so-fair result.
My emails will teach you, in an easy to understand way, everything that you need to know to help you make the right decisions for you.
I get emails from strangers all the time thanking me for making this information available to them online at no cost.
I'm pretty certain that you, too, will get a lot of value from my emails.
And if you want to stop the emails, I made it really easy for you to do that...
One click on any email stops the course.
But few people do that...
Because my material is really helpful to anyone who is thinking about separating from their spouse in Monmouth County.
Until next time,
Steve
Steven J. Kaplan, Esq.
Specializing In Separation and
Divorce In Monmouth County
5 Professional Circle
Colts Neck, NJ. 07722
www.KaplanDivorce.com
(732) 845-9010