Tigard and Tualatin Legal Separation Attorney

Is Legal Separation Right for You? 

You can move out of your marital home and establish a separate residence, but you are not separated in the eyes of the law. Married couples are still jointly responsible for all marital debts and joint owners of all marital property unless you obtain a divorce or legal separation.

How Is Separation Different From Divorce?

A legal separation includes settlement of all of the issues involved in a divorce, including child support, child custody and parenting time, spousal support or alimony and property division. The primary difference between a legal separation and a divorce is that a separation does not allow the two parties to remarry.

We have more than 29 years of experience representing clients in legal separation. Clients throughout the Portland area trust Attorney Stephen J. Bedor to protect their interests as he works to achieve a positive outcome to all the issues involved.

Common Reasons for Choosing Legal Separation

Although every situation is different, there are a number of reasons to consider filing for a legal separation rather than a divorce, including:

• Religious reasons: Some religions do not allow divorce.
• Uncertainty: Some couples use a legal separation as a decision making period that may or may not lead to divorce.
• Health insurance: Your spouse may be able to continue to be covered by your health insurance, or vise versa, if you are legally separated. Divorce ends this option.
• If you believe legal separation is right for you, please contact our law firm to schedule a consultation. You can rely on lawyer Stephen J. Bedor to guide you through the process as efficiently as possible.

Call Stephen J. Bedor at (503) 212-4878 or toll-free (877) 611-6793 or send us an e-mail