Separation Agreement not Incorporated into Divorce

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A separation agreement is a contract. If your husband has breached it, your remedy is a breach of contract action. The contract, assuming there are no problems with its validity, survives the divorce judgment.

David L. McGuire
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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(919)787-6668

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I have been divorced for 2 years, we have 1 child which is now 18 yrs old. Ex-husband has breached separation agreement over and over. How binding is the agreement? Is it only valid until the divorce is final? -OR- Does agreement for college costs and who claims dependants for taxes still stand? The agreement was not incorporated into the divorce. Any help appreciated.

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