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Family Law
Separation Agreements
Although often used interchangeably, divorce and separation have distinct legal meanings.
A divorce changes a person’s legal status: in the eyes of the law they are no longer married to the ex-spouse. Divorces must be granted by a court, and are usually only granted once issues of child custody, child support, spousal support and property division are dealt with.