Separation without a lawyer?

[Strength]

What is the name of your state? NY

My husband and I are planning on separating. We do not have children and are in agreement regarding dividing assets. Can we draft our own separation agreement? Do we need a lawyer to file it with the court? Does it need to be filed with the court?

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state? NY

My husband and I are planning on separating. We do not have children and are in agreement regarding dividing assets. Can we draft our own separation agreement? Do we need a lawyer to file it with the court? Does it need to be filed with the court?

If you want the separation to be legal and recognized by the courts, then yes it needs to be filed with the court. Yes, you can draw up your own agreement.