UNCONTESTED LEGAL SEPARATION BENEFIT

 

Who is Eligible?

 

Any covered member who desires to seek a separation from his/her spouse by means of a separation agreement mutually agreed upon by the parties or any relief through the court by instituting an action for an uncontested legal separation is covered by this benefit.

 

What is the Benefit?

 

The Legal Services Fund provides coverage through the panel law firm for all necessary legal services which the preparation and negotiation of a separation agreement may require. The separation agreement may be prepared and executed with a minimum of consultation, or it may necessitate extensive negotiations with opposing counsel and spouse.

The following schedule indicates the legal services available and the amount to be paid by the member in each circumstance:

STEPS IN THE LEGAL PROCESS PROVIDED BY THE FUND THROUGH AMOUNT PAID THE PANEL LAW FIRM BY FUND MEMBER

A. Consultation.................................................. $0
 

B. Uncontested or cooperatively agreed separation with minimal negotiation ............ $45.00

C. Settlement after extensive negotiation.......... $75.00
 

Where the parties do not wish to enter into a separation agreement, an uncontested action in court for a legal separation may be had.

The following schedule indicates the legal services available in an uncontested separation and the amount to be paid by the member in each circumstance:

STEPS IN THE LEGAL PROCESS PROVIDED BY THE FUND THROUGH AMOUNT PAID THE PANEL LAW FIRM BY FUND MEMBER

A. Consultation ..................................................$0
 

B. Litigation: including, for example, conference, preparation of Summons and Verified Complaint, documents relating to maintenance and support of children (improper instances, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.......................................$180.00

 

How is the Legal Separation Benefit Obtained?

 

To obtain the Uncontested Legal Separation Benefit, simply contact the panel law firm to request an appointment. At the time of the appointment, you and your attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.