My husband and I are thinking about a seperation. Our two year anniversary is just two weeks away, but for many reasons, we're both ready to just move on. We have an eight month old son, so this is completely heartbreaking, at least on my part, but I can't live with him anymore. I'm sick of being so unhappy. So, which would make more sense? I'm a sahm, so I won't have the insurance that his work provides, so that's going to be tough, and is one of the reasons we're considering the legal seperation. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
2007-05-31 12:58:03 · 8 answers · asked by ... 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2007-05-31 13:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you only get a legal separation you will not be able to enter into any involved relationships with anyone else. You can not remarry under a separation as it is not a disillusionment of marriage. In a divorce you can ask for an "extension" on health insurance for yourself until you can retain employment and get your own health insurance. You can also have your son remain on his health insurance. At any rate if you don't plan on ever getting back together a divorce would be best for everyone, considering the fact that even though you live separately you are STILL married. How would you feel if your husband became involved with someone and was living with her while STILL married to you? Can you live with that?
2016-03-13 03:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal separation is best if you can at least get along. That way you are still legally married, but you won't lose your health insurance. If you intent to get involved with anyone else though, you need to get the divorce. Remember, legal separation is the exact same process as a divorce, except at the end you are still married.
Think about it. I would work hard to save the marriage before I did either.
God bless you!
2007-05-31 13:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on his insurance company, they might drop you over a legal separation. If you think there is any hope of salvaging your marriage, I recommend a separation. If you dont see any hope at all, then get just a divorce. If u2 are amicable as far as custody and visitation, u can get a disslution, which is much easier and cheaper.
2007-05-31 13:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by mpblackbelt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A legal seperation means that you will both be responsible for your own debts. He is not responsible for giving you anything, only providing for your child. Look into counseling first.
2007-05-31 13:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well make sure you understand divorce law in your state...many states require a period of legal separation before a divorce is granted.
2007-05-31 13:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My heart goes out to you.i know how painful this can be.
Go for the separation of let you soon to be ex divorce you,if you don't contend it it wont have cost you a penny,otherwise just go your separate ways till either one of you can afford it.
good luck to you and your child.
2007-05-31 13:07:40 · answer #7 · answered by steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-31 13:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by msladyladywladyboo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋