Yes, if you and your spouse needed more time to think through your options and became legally separated a year ago, you already have the framework in place for a divorce settlement.

Converting a separation agreement to a divorce settlement is known as a conversion divorce, and while they’re not as common as they were before no-fault divorce was enacted, they are a valid approach to divorce for many couples in Rochester.

The process for a conversion divorce is similar to a traditional divorce, in that one spouse will file, and the other will be served with notice and has the option to contest the action.

And while you likely exchanged statements of net worth when you negotiated your settlement agreement, you’ll have to file an updated statement of net worth because of a one-year statutory limit on the previous statement.

When both parties agree that the terms of the separation agreement meet their needs, and that they are willing to end the marriage after a year of separation, conversion divorce may be a pretty simple legal matter.

The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer can help make sure that your filings are correct, complete, and that your divorce in Rochester is as painless as possible.

Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester divorce attorney.