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If you are separating from your spouse, there are two main ways to go about it: divorce or legal separation. The process and paperwork are similar for either option, but there are still distinctions between the two. Guillien Van Nuland LLC in La Crosse, Wisconsin, breaks down divorce and legal separation, so you can decide which is the best fit for your situation.

A divorce is the legal end of a marriage.  Wisconsin and Minnesota are both no-fault divorce states.  This means that you will not have to give a reason for requesting the divorce; the only requirement is that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

divorceA legal separation does not end a marriage. Spouses who are legally separated are still married by law and cannot marry anyone else, unless the separation is converted to a divorce.

If you decide to repair your marriage, a legal separation can be canceled at any time. If you choose to get a divorce you may have your legal separation converted to a divorce.

Both divorce and legal separation will require the court's approval for various arrangements, including custody and visitation of children, the division of marital assets and allocation of family debts. Both require similar paperwork and a similar filing process. In both cases, a family law attorney can help you being and finalize the process. If you need help with your legal separation or divorce, contact Guillien Van Nuland LLC  by calling (608) 782-4411, or learn more about them online.

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