Unlike a divorce or dissolution of marriage, a legal separation does not formally end a marriage. When a judgment is issued, the parties are still married. A legal separation may be appropriate if there is a likelihood of reconciliation or there are other factors such as religion, insurance, etc. For a legal separation, many of the same factors are considered as for a divorce such as division of property, child custody, child support, and others. Our divorce attorneys can help you determine if a legal separation is more appropriate for your unique situation.