Seperation

Generally the issues you are describing would be handled in a Separation Agreement. If you intend to do one on your own, you should make sure you review it with an attorney first to avoid jeopardizing your legal rights.

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Perhaps I am just overwhelmed or just can’t find the answers but what is the process for gaining separation.

How do we deal with bills and visitation while we are separated? Do we attempt to draw up our own separation agreement? Both of us sign it and have it notarized? Does it need to be filed in any court or do we just both have a copy? Neither of us can afford to move out until we would sell the house and I know that any year period would not begin until we are living in different dwellings.