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A Legal Separation operates much like a divorce action possessing much of the same emotional dynamics between the parties, but at a lesser extreme.  Parties filing for a legal separation often times do so in hopes of lessening the emotional impact between the parties, or to maintain a specific marital status for property or health issues.  A Legal Separation closely mirrors the same legal process as dissolution of marriage.  Often, parties thereafter decide to request that the legal separation be converted to a divorce action, and the appropriate paperwork is filed with the court to initiate such an action.  Having a knowledgeable attorney to assist you in distinguishing the benefits of separation versus divorce is not only beneficial from a legal standpoint, but also provides you with future legal protection based upon your particular needs.