# What happens if you have no seperation agreement **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [October 2, 2008, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-happens-if-you-have-no-seperation-agreement/6580 "2008-10-02T13:51:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![comingclean2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b4bc9f/32.png) [@comingclean2](https://forum.rosen.com/u/comingclean2)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2008, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-happens-if-you-have-no-seperation-agreement/6580/1 "2008-10-02T13:51:18Z")
If the divorce is final, you lose your opportunity for any property distribution/ED. Child custody is a separate issue that can be addressed at any time if you feel it needs to be addressed. A separation agreement is not necessary or required for divorce. It simply spells out property distribution issues as well as assets and debts AND can spell out custody issues. ---
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-happens-if-you-have-no-seperation-agreement/6580/2 "2008-10-08T20:38:43Z")
If you have no separation agreement once the divorce is final you lose the right to ask the court to address the issue of equitable distribution and alimony. Custody issues can be addressed at any time. P.S. Please feel free to bring up this or any other topic on our live call-in show every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. EST. Visit [radio.rosen.com](http://radio.rosen.com) for details Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Sutton Station 5826 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 205 Durham, NC 27713 Phone: (919) 321-0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![sid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f9b8f/32.png) [@sid](https://forum.rosen.com/u/sid)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2008, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-happens-if-you-have-no-seperation-agreement/6580/3 "2008-10-02T10:20:36Z")
What happens if you have no seperation agreement, child custody or property distribution, when divorce becomes final?