During a legal separation, a married couple is able to try living independently and without the permanent settling of a divorce. The process, while essentially the same as a divorce, ends without a decree from the court officially nullifying the marriage. A legal separation often has a contract the entails the details of the separation, such as asset division, and the RI Family Court system will be involved if child support or custody issues exist. When pursuing a legal separation, one should seek the strong and empathetic representation that Attorney Kenneth Schreiber provides.