People often ask me about the concept of legal separation. The real answer to that is that in New Jersey there really is no such thing as a legal separation.

In New Jersey you either are separated or you’re not. If you’re separated and you want to structure your financial affairs, you and your spouse with the assistance of lawyers can enter into a property settlement agreement which would outline all of your rights and your obligations. This really is a contract between the two of you which will guide you into the future.

Frequently though when people reach that point in their relationship the next step is probably to get divorced and most people who enter into such an agreement wind up getting divorced.