Separation Agreement
Although they are of limited application, a Deed of Separation, or a Separation Agreement can often act as a precursor to couples moving towards a full financial remedy order made upon divorce.
If for whatever reason, the couple are unable to divorce with immediate effect, then setting out the terms and conditions upon which they agree to live separate and apart might prove helpful. Within a Deed of Separation the parties can covenant or promise to live separate and apart, provisions can govern who occupies the house, where the children shall live, how often they spend time with the other parent and so on.
Such a move might prove popular with parents who are considering ‘nesting’ arrangements, where the parties as opposed to the children move out of the family home to enable periods within which each shall exclusively occupy the property and meet the needs of their children.
Separation Agreements can incorporate when one of the parties (or both of them) might apply to the Court for a divorce and can set out the terms and conditions of their financial agreements also.
If you wish for further information surrounding a Separation Agreement, contact us for a discussion.