If your spouse no longer wishes to stay married to you or allow you to see your kids, you may wonder if the other spouse can legally keep you from your kids. Under normal circumstances, you can still see your children during the divorce. However, you may want to create a legal marriage separation agreement to reinforce your rights to see your children. Learn more about legal marriage separation agreements and how you can obtain an agreement below.   

What's a Legal Marriage Separation Agreement?

It isn't uncommon for a spouse to leave their family home during an impending divorce. Both spouses agree to share custody of their children and to behave amicably during the divorce proceedings. However, some parents refuse to honor or acknowledge the other parent's right to see their children. The other parent may secure their rights to see their loved ones with a legal separation agreement.

A legal separation agreement is a special document that lists the things spouses can and can't do during their divorce, such as sell or transfer the family home without the other spouse's knowledge. The document also covers the things both parents must do in regard to their children, such as provide financial and physical support to their kids. If a parent violates the agreement, a family court may hold them accountable for it. 

If you think you need to obtain a legal separation agreement before you complete your divorce, contact a separation attorney today.

How Do You Obtain a Legal Marriage Separation Agreement?

Although you can complete a legal marriage separation agreement on your own, you should avoid doing so. Your marriage separation agreement must include everything you wish to cover in regard to your children, including the days and times you wish to visit them. If you don't list everything in the agreement correctly or properly, you may not secure your rights to see your children. A separation attorney can use the correct agreement forms to cover your needs.

An attorney will most likely want to see or view your current divorce documents. If you or your spouse didn't file for divorce yet, an attorney can assist you with the proceedings. If you or your spouse already completed and filed your divorce documents, a separation lawyer can oversee the proceedings for you. 

A lawyer can ensure your marriage separation agreement and divorce forms contain the same needs and wants in regard to your children.

Learn more about legal marriage separation agreements by contacting a separation attorney, such as John D Wieser Esq, PC, today.