Separation Agreement

[kchambers64]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IN and NJ

I have a notarized Seperation Agreement between myself and my estranged husband. This document states he is responsible for all current joint held fianances that were created prior to 2/17/10. NJ doesn't recognize legal seperations so we decided to draw this document up. He lives in NJ and I live in IN.

Is this considered a legal document? Even though it was not put through the judical system?

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IN and NJ

I have a notarized Seperation Agreement between myself and my estranged husband. This document states he is responsible for all current joint held fianances that were created prior to 2/17/10. NJ doesn't recognize legal seperations so we decided to draw this document up. He lives in NJ and I live in IN.

Is this considered a legal document? Even though it was not put through the judical system?

Well, it could possibly be upheld as a contract, depending on how its worded, but otherwise no, its not a legal document.

 

[mistoffolees]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IN and NJ

I have a notarized Seperation Agreement between myself and my estranged husband. This document states he is responsible for all current joint held fianances that were created prior to 2/17/10. NJ doesn't recognize legal seperations so we decided to draw this document up. He lives in NJ and I live in IN.

Is this considered a legal document? Even though it was not put through the judical system?

Probably not, but you could file for legal separation in IN if you've lived there long enough to establish residency. If you bring in that document, you may be able to get those terms incorporated in the legal separation.

There is a problem of enforcement, though. Did he live in IN at one time? If so, the court is likely to have jurisdiction over him. OTOH, if he never lived in IN, the court would not be able to enforce the order.