Is Separation Agreement Still Binding?

It depends on the language concerning reconcilliation found in the agreement. It’s sometimes a fairly complex question which calls for a careful review by an attorney.

Lee S. Rosen
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCdivorce.com
(919)787-6668

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My friend separated on Aug 3, 2001 and the separation agreement was composed on the same day. A month later my friend and his wife got back together as husband and wife. They finally called it quits in Jan 2003. Is the separation agreement still valid?