Why do some choose a legal separation over a divorce?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce/Separation on Thursday, March 14, 2019. When a couple’s marriage is on the rocks, it does not always mean that divorce is the inevitable resolution to their marital difficulties. In some circumstances, couples in Saint Louis County choose a legal separation over divorce. There are various reasons why some find legal separation preferable to divorce. First, it is important to understand that an informal trial separation is not the same as a legal separation. A couple might voluntarily choose to live apart for a while before divorcing. However, for their separation