What do I need to do to separate from my husband?
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What do I need to do to separate from my husband?
We are talking about it but I do not want to leave my children. He says that he wants me to leave the house and kids. I told him that I am not going anywhere without them.
Asked on October 25, 2011 under Family Law, Maryland
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are thinking about a legal separation from your husband, you should immediately consult with a family law attorney to assist you concerning this difficult time for you and your children. The family law attorney that I suggest that you consult with will be in a good position to assist in answering the many questions that you have as well as possibly direct you and your husband into counseling to possibly resolve issues that you two have.
With respect to the effect of a legal separation, a filing is made with the superior court where the parties to the legal separation reside. Issues of child custody and support where there are minor children become quite important to the court. Most court's provide a mediation program for parties in a legal separation or dissolution to try and resolve issues with the minimal expenditure or time and finances for the parties.
Good luck.
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