Continuing in the area of legal separation, which I discussed in my last two blogs, I will now discuss the importance of the written declaration when choosing legal separation.
While I previously discussed the emotional and legal aspects of choosing legal separation instead of divorce, I think it is extremely important to discuss why one should include a written declaration with the legal separation paperwork. When a party files for legal separation in California, they fill out several forms. Most of these forms include boxes that must be filed in. One option available is to include a written declaration for the court.
As a divorce lawyer in San Diego, I have had clients who are married with a long history of negative behavior that they want the court to know about. It is difficult to do so by just checking a box on a court approved form. I make sure to tell my family law clients in San Diego that a written declaration can be a great tool for informing the court about the important issues that may need to be decided.
Some of these issues include, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, restraining orders, and the list goes on. As a family law divorce attorney in San Diego, I enjoy being able to write a declaration because it allows me to learn more about my client while being able to tell their full story so the judge has the amount of information they need to make orders on their legal separation matter.
To inquire further about more specifics of legal separation as well as the use of declarations, consult with a local family law attorney who can discuss this process as it relates to your specific situation. In San Diego, contact the Law Offices of Brian A. Victor for more information. www.brianvictorlaw.com
