A structured alternative to divorce that settles finances, property, and parenting.
Not every couple is ready to divorce, and some prefer to separate on clear terms while they decide what comes next. At Shim Law Group, P.C., we prepare separation agreements that settle finances, property, and parenting arrangements, so both spouses know where they stand.
A well-drafted separation agreement can address the same issues as a divorce and can later serve as the foundation for one. We make sure the agreement is clear, complete, and properly executed, so it protects you now and simplifies things if you divorce later.
We help you think through the terms, draft a thorough agreement, and make sure it is executed correctly. If you later decide to divorce, a sound separation agreement can make the process much smoother.
Our family law attorneys are ready to review your situation and answer your questions. Contact us today at (718) 878-1177 or fill out our online form for free.
A legal separation lets spouses live apart under agreed terms without ending the marriage, while a divorce legally ends it. A separation can address the same issues and can later become the basis for a divorce.
Couples choose it for many reasons, including personal, financial, or religious considerations, or simply to establish clear terms while they decide what to do. We help you weigh whether it fits your situation.
Yes. A properly prepared separation agreement can serve as the foundation for a later divorce, which can make that process more straightforward.
To be effective and enforceable, a separation agreement should be in writing and properly executed. We prepare it with those requirements in mind.
When you and your spouse cannot agree, we build a strong case and advocate for your interests in negotiation and, if necessary, in court.
Learn MoreWhen you and your spouse agree on the key issues, we help finalize your divorce efficiently, keeping costs down and your personal matters private.
Learn MoreWe negotiate and, when necessary, litigate custody and visitation schedules that protect your relationship with your children.
Learn MoreWe help calculate a fair support arrangement for your family and pursue modifications or enforcement when circumstances change.
Learn MoreWhen safety is at stake, we help you petition for an order of protection, and we defend those who have been wrongly accused.
Learn MoreWe draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect your assets and set clear expectations before marriage.
Learn MoreWhen a parent needs to move with a child after a divorce, we handle the petition or the objection and work to protect your parenting time.
Learn MoreBeyond divorce, we handle guardianship, modifications, enforcement, and the other family law matters life brings, with the same personal attention.
Learn MoreWe pursue or defend spousal support, also called maintenance, and seek modifications when your financial circumstances change.
Learn MoreWhen you and your spouse cannot agree, we build a strong case and advocate for your interests in negotiation and, if necessary, in court.
Learn moreWhen you and your spouse agree on the key issues, we help finalize your divorce efficiently, keeping costs down and your personal matters private.
Learn moreWe negotiate and, when necessary, litigate custody and visitation schedules that protect your relationship with your children.
Learn moreWe help calculate a fair support arrangement for your family and pursue modifications or enforcement when circumstances change.
Learn moreWhen safety is at stake, we help you petition for an order of protection, and we defend those who have been wrongly accused.
Learn moreWe draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect your assets and set clear expectations before marriage.
Learn moreWhen a parent needs to move with a child after a divorce, we handle the petition or the objection and work to protect your parenting time.
Learn moreBeyond divorce, we handle guardianship, modifications, enforcement, and the other family law matters life brings, with the same personal attention.
Learn moreWe pursue or defend spousal support, also called maintenance, and seek modifications when your financial circumstances change.
Learn moreShim Law Group is always looking to help those in need.
