Legal Separation Lawyers in Folsom
Helping Couples in Northern California & Surrounding Areas
Sometimes, marriages hit rocky patches – and sometimes, there is no end in sight. If you and your spouse need a break to spend time apart but do not want to formally terminate the marriage with divorce, legal separation might be the right choice for you. Many couples choose legal separation for religious reasons or if they hope to reconcile the marriage.
If you are interested in filing for legal separation, the Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C. can assist you. We offer comprehensive support and guidance through the process. Every step of the way, you will have access to our Folsom legal separation attorneys who can answer questions, provide legal advice, and help you negotiate the many issues that arise throughout the process.
Contact us online or call (916) 794-4576 to schedule a consultation to discuss legal separation.
Advantages of Legal Separation in California
Legal separation in California offers several benefits for couples who wish to live apart without formally ending their marriage. This arrangement can be advantageous for various personal, financial, and practical reasons.
- Legal separation allows couples to maintain their marital status, which can be beneficial for religious or moral reasons. Legal separation may be a suitable alternative to divorce for some couples whose religious beliefs prohibit divorce.
- Maintaining marital status through legal separation can provide continued access to certain benefits, such as health insurance. After a divorce, it might not be possible to continue coverage as long as the couple is legally married.
- It can offer a period of reflection and adjustment. In this period, couples may decide whether reconciliation is possible without the finality of divorce. It also provides a structured way to handle issues like child custody, support, and property division while living apart.
- Financially, legal separation can protect individual assets and debts. Similar to a divorce, the court can order that property be divided, spousal support and child support be paid, which helps ensure both parties' financial stability during separation.
For those who may eventually decide to divorce, a legal separation can simplify the process. Many of the issues addressed during the separation, such as asset division and support arrangements, can carry over into the divorce proceedings, potentially making them less contentious.
Your Rights During & After Legal Separation in Folsom
After a legal separation, you and your partner will still be legal spouses. This means that you may both remain eligible for medical insurance that would otherwise be terminated with divorce. If you are legally separated, you may not remarry without dissolving the marriage.
As you finalize your legal separation, you will have to work out issues such as:
- Alimony
- Child support
- Property and debt division
- Child custody
Why You Should Hire a Lawyer for Separation Agreements
As you work out a separation agreement, it is in your best interest to retain a lawyer. Our legal separation attorneys in Folsom can ensure that every decision is made with you in mind. We can protect your rights, your family, and your well-being after the separation. At the Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C., we strive to ensure that you can obtain your goals without the stress and hassle of handling legal matters alone.
Give us a call at (916) 794-4576 to request a consultation with our team.
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“Very Helpful and Knowledgeable”
Tiffany gave me practical advice concerning a child welfare case in Solana County, CA. She understands California dependency law and was available to answer my question on short notice. I highly recommend her.- Christopher -
“Highly Recommend this Law Firm”
Extremely knowledgeable of the family law issues confronting me. Highly motivated to assist and involve me in the process so there are no surprises. So far I am satisfied with the process and would highly recommend this law firm to take care of your legal issues.- Jack -
“Amazing Family Law Attorney!!”
Tiffany did an amazing job handling my case, most of which she did long distance as I relocated to another state across the country soon after she was hired. I just couldn't have gotten through that time in my life without her. She's extremely knowledgeable and relatable. She's truly gifted at what she does and I'd recommend her to anyone with Family Law issues.- Sandrell -
“Dedicated and Professional”
Ms.Andrews represented My husband and I for a very emotional child custody case in early 2010. She was professional, prepared and most importantly fought for our side to be heard by all parties involved.- Previous Client
We are thankful for all the hard work that she put into our case that lead to a positive ending for our case. We would recommend Ms. Andrews for any legal issues that you may have in family court. -
“I'm willing to recommend her to all my friends and families!”
She always reminds me ahead of time if she needed something from her client. Always keeping in touch on phone, sent messages on my email but most parts she listens and kind-hearted person.- Dorcas -
“Child & family advocate”
Tiffany is an amazing lawyer. She shines in the courtroom. I recommend hiring her for child & family law and cps dependency court cases. She is well respected in her profession and has solid knowledge of the law.- Ann -
“Tiffany Will Fight for You”
If you are looking for a law firm to represent you and your family/children in dependency court you need to hire the law firm of Tiffany L Andrews! Tiffany is a warrior in the courtroom. She fights for her clients like she would her own family. She's an expert in the child welfare law. Tiffany is a skilled professional and well respected in the "system". She is passionate about her work and maybe most important she uses her knowledge and skill in the courtroom.- Previous Client -
“I feel blessed to have Ms. Andrews on my side, and I highly recommend her services!”
- CarlosAfter the initial shock of being served divorce papers, I began interviewing attorneys to help me with the legal proceedings. The first couple of attorneys focused on how to address the support and division of property issues included in the papers I was served, without really asking me about my interests in this matter.
After meeting with Ms. Andrews, and ever since that initial interview and consultation, I always felt she had my best interests in mind. She immediately explained what I needed to file and when what to expect going forward and then asked me about my interests. Wow! She was exactly the kind of attorney I was looking for to represent me.
She was always responsive to my questions and requests, no matter how basic, and got back to me in a timely manner… at times outside normal work hours. But, the biggest and most pleasant surprise to me was when she began educating and guiding me through every step in order to achieve my interests and goals -– mainly, my number one priority and “my everything” in this whole process: to retain shared custody and visitation rights with my children. Her guidance and recommendations put me at ease and really helped put my children first.
Her knowledge, honesty, and dedication through numerous and unexpected court hearings involving custody and visitation issues not only resulted in the resolution of such issues in a competent and efficient manner but a resolution that Ms. Andrews knew I wanted.
Not only is Ms. Andrews reliable, helpful and an overall amazing attorney, her office staff is also very courteous, professional and efficient in keeping me apprised of what was needed and the status of the case. Thank you so much, Ms. Andrews… and staff!!
