Staten Island Separation Attorney
Are You Seeking a Legal Separation?
When problems arise between you and your spouse, you have a number of options to address them. Short of filing for divorce, some couples opt for a trial separation. Legal separations operate much like divorces with the exception that at the end you are still legally married. Typically, when couples decide to separate they will have voluntarily come to an agreement on terms including assets and property, support, and custody. This agreement lays the path for divorce, if and when necessary.
Though often more amicable, separation is still legally binding and should only be executed with the help of a Staten Island divorce lawyer. At The Law Office of Keith M. Casella, P.C., I am dedicated to providing you with the thorough legal services you require when undertaking a legal separation.
Advising You on Your Legal Rights
Whether you are intending to divorce or are hoping to reconcile your issues, a Staten Island family law attorney like me can help. I am here to explain the advantages of obtaining a legal separation, can answer all of your questions, and ensure you are aware of your rights. I have more than 2 decades of experience in the field of divorce and family law, so I can assist you to prepare the documents involved with your separation agreement.
A few of the common advantages of a legal separation include:
- Your ability to remain on your spouse’s medical insurance
- The ability to file taxes jointly
- The time apart to figure out your issues
- Setting the terms that may help streamline a divorce later
Can I get a Divorce After I have Been Legally Separated?
If both parties cannot reconcile after one year of separation and one wants a divorce, it may be filed on the grounds of ”living separate and apart for one or more years pursuant to an agreement of separation.” This means that you or your spouse can convert your separation into a divorce on a more streamlined process and upon the terms you have already laid out in your separation agreement.
If you are considering a separation, you should consider meeting with a Staten Island family law attorney from my firm. I are readily available to answer your call and provide you with advice.
Schedule a free consultation by calling me today at (718) 550-4152.
Reviews From Our Valued Clients
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"I am on the road to recovery and Mr Casella got me a very nice settlement. Along the way he answered all of my questions. He even checked in on me to see how I was doing. He is a great attorney and a very nice person."I retained this firm after I was in a car accident. I suffered a shoulder injury and I was very nervous. Mr. Casella was able to have all my medical bills paid for by the insurance company and got most of my salary reimbursed. After a few months, I am on the road to recovery and Mr Casella got me a very nice settlement. Along the way he answered all of my questions. He even checked in on me to see how I was doing. He is a great attorney and a very nice person.- Former Client
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"Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding."I retained the services of Casella & Casella to handle the estate of my husband and to deal with a complicated family matter. Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding. He was and continues to always be available for my endless questions. I felt like he always put my best interest above all. Mr. Casella is the type of lawyer we should all want in our corner and the type of lawyer other lawyers should strive to be like! Casella & Casella is definitely a name and number that I will keep handy for the next time I am in need of legal services.- Christine McKendry
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"I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result."I retained Casella and Casella for a divorce matter where i was the defendant. Divorce is never a good thing and I was expecting to be run through the mill, as they say. I mean both from my x-wife and from the attorneys. I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result.- Mike
