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Can I file my legal separation papers or does an attorney have to?

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If my husband and I come to agreement and fill out the legal separation documents downloaded on line, do I have to have an attorney to file it with court or can I do it myself?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Subcategory: Legal Separation
  • Date:
  • State: Arizona

Answer:

You may file it yourself. Please see:

http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/divorce/index.php?dID=440

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A typical separation agreement outlines the terms under which a couple agrees to live apart. It usually includes provisions for child custody, child support, division of property, and spousal support. This document serves as a legal contract that both parties must adhere to during their separation.

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