Separation Agreement
Florida does not recognize "legal separation" as a court status, so there is no formal separation decree the way some other states have. Instead, Florida couples use a written marital settlement agreement to resolve property, support, and parenting issues, whether they plan to divorce now or simply want their arrangements in writing. When the couple divorces, this agreement is submitted to the court and can be incorporated into the final judgment. Our firm prepares these agreements as part of our flat-fee uncontested divorce.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
Florida has no statutory legal-separation status; spouses instead enter a contractual marital settlement agreement addressing property division, support, and parenting, which a court may ratify and incorporate into a final dissolution judgment under F.S. §61.075 and §61.13.
Example
Rather than a legal separation, the couple signed a marital settlement agreement covering their finances.
Related Statutes
- 61.075
Related Terms
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