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Preparing a Virginia Separation Agreement (Part A)

Charles Hofheimer, Attorney
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Going through a separation in Virginia is often a long and complicated process. While some separation and divorce cases may require litigation in order to reach a settlement, you do have the option of creating a Virginia separation agreement with your spouse.

The advantage to working with your spouse to create a mutually-approved Virginia separation agreement is that you do not leave important decisions regarding Virginia child custody and division of property to a third party who does not understand your relationship and needs.

During the separation process, an experienced Virginia Beach divorce attorney can work with you to devise a Virginia separation agreement that is fair and will best provide you with everything you need to get started in your new life. Working with a Virginia Beach divorce attorney that specializes in divorce for women will help you to avoid signing a Virginia separation agreement that doesn't account for your financial security and your family's well-being.

What is Covered in a Virginia Separation Agreement?

Your Virginia separation agreement is a legal document that outlines how all of your Virginia custody and financial matters, such as division of property as well as spousal and child support, will be resolved
. You can create an agreement in several ways, such as through negotiation or mediation. In some cases, litigation may be required to complete the Virginia separation agreement.

Please note that it is important to have your own Virginia Beach divorce attorney working with you while going through the separation process. You cannot save costs by "sharing" a Virginia Beach divorce attorney with your ex-husband as you work to create your Virginia separation agreement.

Negotiating the Terms of Your Virginia Separation Agreement

During the Virginia separation agreement negotiation process, you will work with your Virginia Beach divorce attorney to write the terms that you would like in your settlement. After this document has been written, you will give it to your husband and his attorney. Together, they will review your document and respond with your husband's terms. Both you and your spouse will continue to compromise until you can reach a final agreement.

If you do decide on a Virginia separation agreement during negotiations, this can be used as your final divorce decree once it is approved by the court. Considering the importance of this agreement, you must not to sign anything before your Virginia Beach divorce attorney has a chance to review it. Any signed legal documents may be upheld by the court, and you will not be able to undo what was done.

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