Judicial separation in Italy
- Judicial separation in Italy
- Prerequisites for judicial separation
- Differences with consensual separation
- Judicial separation in international context
- Jurisdiction and applicable law
- Procedures for international judicial separation
- Custody of children in international judicial separation
- Patrimonial aspects in international judicial separation
- Separation in Italy of foreign spouses and separation of Italian citizens abroad
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
- Legal advice for judicial separation
Judicial separation is not only a complex legal proceeding, but also represents a moment of profound emotional impact for the spouses. When it is not possible to find an agreement on the decision to separate or on the conditions to govern the marital crisis, it becomes inevitable to file an application for judicial separation.
The marital crisis, often accompanied by tensions and misunderstandings, requires not only careful legal management, but also a particular sensitivity towards the emotional state of the parties. Current legislation no longer focuses on fault or on specific violations of marital duties, but assesses more subjective elements, namely the intolerability of cohabitation and the risk of serious prejudice to the education of children, criteria, provided as alternatives, that inevitably touch delicate chords of family life.
Facing a judicial proceeding often means reliving painful moments, having to explain the reasons for a breakdown and confronting the possibility of decisions that will radically change the lives of all members of the family. Anxieties, worries. For this reason, the choice of lawyer cannot be based exclusively on legal preparation, but must also take into account the empathy and the listening skills of the professional.
Boschetti Studio Legale, well-aware of the strong emotional and psychological impact that a separation entails, offers legal support that combines competence and understanding, guiding its assisted clients with an approach that not only protects their rights, but also considers the importance of preserving their dignity and emotional peace of mind throughout the entire path, and committing itself to operate in an empathetic and collaborative way. In cases of more extreme difficulty, the firm offers the support of psychologists and psychotherapists of its close trust, experts in marital crises, thus allowing the client to accompany the legal path with psychological support.
Being followed by a team of lawyers who, in addition to mastering the legal matter, are able to listen to and understand the fears, anxieties and worries linked to the separation, can make the difference, making more bearable a crucial experience, such as the breakdown of a marriage.
Prerequisites for judicial separation
As already anticipated, current legislation on family law provides that separation is no longer attributable to a concept of fault, but can be based on facts that have occurred within the family, such as to render intolerable the continuation of cohabitation between the spouses, or to cause serious prejudice to the education of children. The attribution of responsibility for the failure of the marital relationship (so-called addebito) is only contingent, and in any event does not constitute a prerequisite of the separation judgment.
The concept of intolerability of cohabitation is at the centre of the assessments on judicial separation matters and has undergone different interpretations over time. In the past, it was considered that such intolerability had to be based on circumstances of extreme gravity, such as to render objectively unsustainable the communion of life between the spouses according to a shared social perspective. For example, situations of physical violence, serious threats or repeated betrayals were considered causes that did not allow the continuation of cohabitation. However, this view, although initially adopted by case law, was progressively abandoned because considered too rigid, neglecting subjective aspects and personal values.
In the current case-law orientation, intolerability is read in a more flexible way, taking into account elements that may also derive from the individual perception of one of the spouses alone. A growing disaffection, an irreparable emotional detachment or the simple loss of the will to live together are considered sufficient to ground an application for separation. For example, a spouse might feel intolerable the continuation of cohabitation after an episode of infidelity, even if occasional, where fidelity represents for them an indispensable value.
Judicial separation no longer requires the judge to assess the relevance of the reasons presented, but starts from the assumption that consent to marital life must be renewed every day. Often, intolerability does not arise from a single event, but from an accumulation of tensions and misunderstandings prolonged over time. Situations such as the presence of a serious illness, problems linked to sterility or to the emotional/affective absence of the spouse, or, again, the persistent inability to adapt to different visions of life, are examples that can fuel an irreparable crisis.
Boschetti Studio Legale provides complete and personalised assistance in every phase of judicial separation, representing a first-rate choice for those looking for a law firm for international separations. Thanks to the experience acquired over the years, the firm’s lawyers guide clients in the gathering of the necessary evidence, in the drafting of the application and in the management of confrontations in court. In addition, we are committed to finding balanced and targeted solutions, that can safeguard the economic and moral interests of clients, and, first among all, the superior interest of minor children.
Differences with consensual separation
Consensual separation is based on an agreement between the spouses, who together define the conditions relating to the management of children, the division of assets and any maintenance. It is clear how this case concerns those marriages that end by mutual consent, or in any event, in peace and with full maturity of the persons involved. On the contrary, judicial separation is initiated when such agreement is lacking, when there is hostility, for example because one spouse undergoes the other’s decision to interrupt the marital relationship without being in agreement. In these cases, where conflict can be expressed at the highest levels, the judge’s intervention becomes necessary.
It is important to highlight that while consensuality aims at cooperation and reduces times and costs, the judicial route is often characterised by sharper conflicts, that may concern accusations of harmful conduct or requests for addebito. Consensual separation therefore has shorter timeframes and more sustained costs, compared to a judicial separation that presupposes complex judicial activity, and, lacking cooperation between the parties, can determine professional fees much higher in proportion to the greater technical difficulty of the lawyer’s performance, as well as of the volume of activity to be concretely carried out. Clearly costs are higher when it is a question of an international judicial separation, given the complexity of the matters that require having to manoeuvre between national laws, European regulations and international conventions: articulated and complex sources that make the lawyer’s performance for separations significantly more difficult.
The typical case in which the need to resort to judicial separation arises is when one spouse refuses the separation, either out of simple spite or because they are still involved in the relationship, forcing the other to have to demonstrate the gravity of the marital crisis through documentary evidence or witnesses. In other cases, judicial separation may derive from disagreements on the methods of custody of the children or on the assignment of the marital home.
Judicial separation requires in-depth knowledge of legal rules, both substantive and procedural, especially in the light of the latest amendments made by the Riforma Cartabia. Boschetti Studio Legale is able to offer a high-level technical and legal performance, thanks to the preparation and competence of its team of lawyers who handle family law every day, both national and with cross-border relevance, also committing to study and ongoing training.
In addition to assisting clients in the filing of the application, in the predetermination of evidence, in the preparation of documents, in the analysis of economic aspects and those linked to the growth and education of children, we are committed to reducing the timeframes of the procedure through ongoing dialogue with counterparts, seeking solutions that can resolve conflicts and prevent further future ones. Our approach is based on the principle that cooperation between individuals leads to better and faster results than those achieved in a climate of conflict. The capacity to manage even the most delicate situations makes Boschetti Studio Legale a safe reference for those looking for a lawyer for facing a judicial separation.
Judicial separation in international context
When a couple decides to proceed with a legal separation and one or both individuals are foreign citizens or reside outside Italy, the process becomes more complex. The first, fundamental, step is to determine the applicable law and jurisdiction.
An emblematic case might concern a couple residing in Spain, composed of an Italian citizen and a French one. In this situation, on the basis of the European Regulations that will shortly be indicated, the Spanish court would be competent, the couple’s common habitual residence being located in Spain.
In these situations, in addition, it is necessary to understand how Italian law interacts with international regulations and conventions. Italy, with Legge n. 218 del 1995, has adopted a legal framework to manage effectively disputes in the area of cross-border family law. Such law, however, can be considered in many respects “superseded” by the regulatory tools that have been adopted at European and international level, while continuing to manifest importance in cases involving citizens of States not signatories to the agreements or belonging to non-EU States. These are the main sources at international level:
- Convenzione dell’Aja del 25 ottobre 1980: this convention deals with international child abduction, establishing procedures for the prompt return of minors unlawfully transferred from their country of habitual residence. It protects minors from the negative effects of abduction and ensures that custody rights are respected at international level.
- Regolamento (UE) 2019/1111 (Bruxelles II ter): this regulation, which replaced the previous Bruxelles II bis, governs jurisdiction and recognition of decisions in matrimonial matters and parental responsibility within the European Union. It aims to simplify legal proceedings, facilitate judicial cooperation and ensure that the principle of the superior interest of the minor is always priority.
- Regolamento (CE) n. 1259/2010 (Roma III): this regulation establishes uniform rules for determining the law applicable to cases of legal separation and divorce, offering greater clarity in international contexts and allowing the parties to choose the legislation that best fits their needs, where possible.
When the separation concerns parental responsibility, jurisdiction is generally determined by the habitual residence of the minor. However, it is possible to transfer jurisdiction to another EU Member State if a court considers that this is in the superior interest of the minor, for example for greater connection with that legal system.
Finding one’s way among these international regulations, and in their intersection with national legislation, can prove extremely difficult both for the persons involved, without adequate legal assistance, and for the lawyer themselves if they do not have international law preparation. Boschetti Studio Legale, with consolidated experience in international family law, provides specialised support to address every case of judicial separation. Thanks to the competence of our team, we determine the applicable law and jurisdiction, after which we deal with the management of the entire proceeding, from the introductory application up to the judgment, always with a personalised and result-oriented approach, positioning ourselves in a posture of cooperation with the counterpart, rather than confrontation.
Indeed, although one is operating within a judicial separation, which therefore, by itself, is conflictual, our lawyers seek to soften this conflict in order to be able to “deliver” to their clients a result that is faster, effective, and satisfactory also for the interest of the children.
Jurisdiction and applicable law
In the context of international judicial separations, it is essential to choose carefully the jurisdiction and the applicable law. An erroneous choice or a failure to assess the criteria of jurisdictional competence and the rules of private international law can cause practical problems, procedural lengthiness and additional costs. For example, if the chosen court is not competent according to the criteria established by the Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter or by the applicable national legislation, the application may be declared inadmissible or closed with a declaration of lack of jurisdiction, obliging the parties to start over from the beginning in another seat. This underlines the importance of expert legal assistance in the initial phase to avoid such inconveniences.
It is essential to know that on the basis of Regolamento (UE) n. 1259/2010 (Regolamento Roma III), spouses can choose by mutual agreement the law applicable to their personal separation among those with which they have a close link, such as the law of the State of habitual residence or that of the citizenship of one of the spouses.
Verbatim, art. 5 of the Regulation provides that “The spouses may designate by mutual agreement the law applicable to divorce and to legal separation provided that it is one of the following laws:
- the law of the State of habitual residence of the spouses at the moment of the conclusion of the agreement; or
- the law of the State of last habitual residence of the spouses if one of them still resides there at the moment of the conclusion of the agreement; or
- the law of the State of which one of the spouses is a citizen at the moment of the conclusion of the agreement; or the law of the forum”.
If however an explicit choice is lacking, the regulation establishes connecting criteria aimed at identifying the most appropriate law, in any event ensuring legal certainty. Art. 8, indeed, provides that “In the absence of a choice pursuant to article 5, divorce and legal separation are governed by the law of the State:
- of habitual residence of the spouses at the moment in which the judicial authority is seised, or, in the absence;
- of last habitual residence of the spouses provided that such period did not end more than one year before the judicial authority was seised, if one of them still resides there at the moment in which the judicial authority is seised; or, in the absence;
- of which the two spouses are citizens at the moment in which the judicial authority is seised; or, in the absence;
- in which the judicial authority is seised”.
In addition, in cases in which the separation involves minors, the Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter governs the questions of competence and recognition of decisions in matters of parental responsibility. The general rule attributes competence to the courts of the State in which the minor habitually resides, thus protecting their superior interest.
A concrete example may be represented by an Italian-French couple residing in Germany who decide to separate. If the spouses choose Italian law, the German judge, competent for territory, will apply Italian law to the proceeding. In the absence of agreement, the applicable legislation will be determined according to the criteria of the Regolamento Roma III, valid in the countries participating in enhanced cooperation. Since Italy has not adhered to such regulation, it does not apply it in its own proceedings, but the judges of a participating Member State, such as Germany, could apply Italian law if identified as relevant. However, they would not use Legge n. 218/1995, which governs conflicts of law in Italy, but rather the criteria of the Regolamento Roma III to establish the applicable legislation in the absence of a specific choice by the spouses.
Conversely, for proceedings that take place in Italy, Legge n. 218/1995 remains the primary source for establishing the applicable law in case of conflict of laws, on the basis of the connecting criteria defined by the articles relating to family relationships.
Boschetti Studio Legale, with its profound knowledge of private international law in family matters, offers complete assistance to address the complexities of these situations. The team of lawyers supports clients in the identification of the most favourable jurisdiction, in the choice of applicable law and in the resolution of any cross-border conflicts, ensuring a strategic and personalised approach.
Procedures for international judicial separation
The proceeding for international judicial separation begins with the filing of the application with the competent court, determined on the basis of the criteria established by the Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter (UE 2019/1111), which governs which is the competent authority for international separation, as well as for divorce and annulment of marriage, establishing a detailed hierarchy of jurisdictional criteria that include the habitual residence of the spouses, the last habitual residence, the residence of the respondent and joint applications. These criteria apply in hierarchical order, which means that one resorts to the next only if the previous is not applicable. The Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter aims to ensure stable and predictable jurisdiction, also to reduce the risk of conflicts and of so-called “forum shopping” (opportunistic choice of forum).
Premised that the contents of the introductory application can vary from country to country, it can be said that the application, generally, must contain the personal details of the parties, the exposition of the facts that justify the separation, any requests on the custody of the children or on patrimonial matters, and the necessary documents, such as marriage certificates and evidence attesting habitual residence.
After the filing, the court fixes the first hearing, during which the spouses must appear, usually accompanied by their respective lawyers. The judge may attempt conciliation; in case of negative outcome, the proceeding continues with the gathering of evidence. It must be specified that although the attempt at conciliation is common in many jurisdictions, it is not a universal requirement provided by Bruxelles II-ter.
The taking of evidence in the case of international separation may include witness testimony, documents and appraisals, especially if there are disputes on the custody of the children or on the division of assets. In international cases, translation of documents may be necessary or collaboration with judicial authorities of other States to acquire evidentiary elements.
The judge decides on provisional measures, such as the assignment of the family home or a maintenance allowance. The Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter explicitly recognises the power of courts to adopt such urgent measures, even if another Member State has jurisdiction on the merits of the matter. At the end of the hearings and the evidentiary phase, the court issues a judgment that defines the conditions of the separation, the patrimonial regime and the dispositions on the children, if present.
Boschetti Studio Legale ensures support in every phase, from the preparation of the application to representation in hearings, ensuring that clients’ rights are respected also in transnational proceedings. When the judicial separation process takes place abroad, Boschetti Studio Legale can rely on international law firms with which it habitually collaborates, in order to co-manage the case, cooperating to ensure to the client the best possible result.
Custody of children in international judicial separation
The protection of minors in international separations is an absolute priority, with particular attention paid to the superior interest of the minor, as enshrined by the Convenzione dell’Aja del 1980 and by the Regolamento (UE) 2019/1111 (Bruxelles II ter). These legal instruments aim to provide a clear framework to address cross-border disputes on child custody and to ensure that the well-being of the minor is paramount.
A fundamental principle supported by these instruments is the determination of jurisdiction on the basis of the habitual residence of the minor. This ensures that legal proceedings concerning the custody of the minor are handled in the jurisdiction most closely connected to their life, allowing for faster intervention and more complete understanding of the minor’s circumstances.
In cases of unlawful transfer or retention of a minor, the Regolamento Bruxelles II ter integrates the provisions of the Convenzione dell’Aja del 1980. Both instruments emphasise the prompt return of the minor to their habitual residence. The underlying principle is to discourage international child abduction and to ensure that custody rights are respected at cross-border level.
For example: if a parent takes a minor from Germany to Italy without the consent of the other parent, the German court would probably have jurisdiction on the basis of the minor’s previous habitual residence in Germany. The German court could therefore order the immediate return of the minor in compliance with the Convenzione dell’Aja del 1980, as transposed by the Regolamento Bruxelles II ter. This mechanism ensures that the parent holding custody rights is not disadvantaged by the unlawful transfer and that the determination of custody is made in the appropriate jurisdiction.
The Regolamento Bruxelles II ter also provides for several procedural safeguards to ensure the effectiveness and rapidity of the return process. It provides that the voice of the minor be heard during the proceeding. In addition, it emphasises the speed of handling return applications, requiring courts of first instance to rule within six weeks, save in exceptional circumstances. This urgency underlines the importance of resolving cases of child abduction promptly and minimising disruptions in the life of the minor.
Lastly, the role of central Authorities in facilitating the return of the minor must be emphasised. They are responsible for assisting in the location of the minor, in the exchange of information and in providing support to parents requesting the return of the minor. Although these international instruments provide a solid framework, addressing the complexities of international child custody disputes can be difficult without specialised legal expertise: for this reason Boschetti Studio Legale, with its expertise in international and family law, represents a more than valid choice for anyone who finds themselves having to face a separation process with cross-border relevance.
Patrimonial aspects in international judicial separation
When dealing with international separations, the division of assets located in several countries can become a complex matter. While the Regolamento (UE) 2019/1111 (Bruxelles II ter) focuses mainly on questions of parental responsibility and custody of minors, it does not directly address these financial aspects of separation.
Other regulations come into play instead, such as Regolamento (UE) n. 1215/2012, to govern the recognition and enforcement of decisions in civil and commercial matters, including those relating to the division of assets. This regulation ensures that a decision taken in one Member State on financial matters arising from a separation can be enforced in other Member States. This is essential to ensure that the parties can access legal remedies and protect their financial interests, regardless of where their assets are located.
In addition, the Convenzione dell’Aja del 1970 on the recognition of divorces and legal separations plays a significant role in facilitating the recognition of decisions relating to patrimonial regimes between spouses in other contracting States. This means that a spouse who has obtained a judgment in a contracting State (for example, Italy) relating to the division of assets can request its recognition in another contracting State (for example, France), thus simplifying the process and avoiding potential delays and complications.
Navigating the complexities of international division of assets in separation cases requires not only solid knowledge of the various legal instruments, but also practical competence in their application. Turning to Boschetti Studio Legale means a guarantee of being able to rely on professionals experienced in the matter, who do not improvise but constantly study and train, every day, in matters of international family law.
Separation in Italy of foreign spouses and separation of Italian citizens abroad
Separation between foreign spouses in Italy and that of Italian citizens, consisting in a judicial separation with residence abroad, represent two scenarios that often require careful legal and procedural analysis. Equally frequent is the hypothesis of separation between an Italian citizen and a foreign one, where it becomes essential to understand the place in which the couple is rooted.
A central aspect concerns the possibility, offered by the Regolamento Roma III, of choosing the law applicable to the separation. The spouses can opt, by mutual agreement, for one among the legislations indicated by the regulation, for example that of the State of habitual residence, or of the citizenship of one of the two. This approach allows greater flexibility and protection for the parties, provided that the chosen law does not conflict with the fundamental rights recognised by the EU. Imagine, for example, a couple of German spouses residing in Italy who decide to separate: they can agree to apply Italian law, considerably simplifying the proceeding.
When an agreement is missing, successive connecting criteria apply, such as common habitual residence at the time of the start of the proceeding or, subordinately, common citizenship. In more complex cases, such as when one of the spouses resides in a country that does not provide for the institution of separation, Italian law can supplement, in any event ensuring the possibility of starting the proceeding.
Finally, it must be said that according to Regolamento UE n. 1111/2019 (Bruxelles II-ter), separation orders issued by competent authorities of EU Member States enjoy automatic recognition, eliminating the need for a domestic order to confer effectiveness on them in Italy. For orders issued by States not belonging to the EU, Legge n. 218/1995 governs recognition, always ensuring that the process takes place in a smooth way and without the need for additional judicial interventions.
Boschetti Studio Legale offers personalised assistance in all these situations, supporting clients in the choice of the most favourable legislation and in overcoming any conflicts of law, with a strategic and resolutive approach, to successfully resolve every case of separation between foreigners, as well as judicial separation from a foreign spouse, ensuring maximum commitment and an approach oriented to listening and to empathy with its clients.
Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
The recognition of judicial separation judgments issued in a foreign country is governed by regulations such as the Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter and the Convenzione dell’Aja del 1970. In the European context, the regulation provides simplified procedures for the automatic recognition of decisions between Member States, reducing times and costs. For example, a separation judgment issued in Spain will generally be recognised in Italy without the need for further proceedings, save for exceptional cases such as violations of public policy or the failure to notify one of the parties.
In relations with non-European countries, the Convenzione dell’Aja del 1970 represents a key tool for the recognition of decisions, on condition that the country is a signatory. The principles of recognition and enforcement of the Convenzione dell’Aja aim to promote international legal cooperation and to ensure the effectiveness of judicial decisions across borders.
Another crucial aspect is the enforcement of decisions, which can concern both alimony obligations and patrimonial matters. Judgments recognised pursuant to the regulation or the convention can be enforced without having to resort to complex procedures, unless specific legal impediments emerge.
The Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter establishes a framework for the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and parental responsibility, simplifying the process within the European Union. This regulation gives priority to the superior interest of the minor and aims to ensure rapid resolution of cross-border family disputes. In particular:
- Article 30 specifically addresses the recognition of judgments in matrimonial matters, affirming that such decisions issued in one Member State are recognised in the other Member States without any special procedure being required. This principle of automatic recognition contributes to legal certainty and predictability for persons involved in cross-border separations within the EU.
- Article 34 further clarifies that decisions on parental responsibility issued in one Member State are enforceable in the other Member States without the need for a declaration of enforceability. This facilitates the cross-border implementation of custody agreements and other decisions relating to the well-being of minors.
However, both the Regolamento Bruxelles II-ter and the Convenzione dell’Aja provide for some grounds for refusal of recognition or enforcement. These include cases in which recognition would be manifestly contrary to public policy of the requested State, in which the rights of defence have not been respected or in which the decision is incompatible with a subsequent decision issued in another Member State or in a third country.
At national level in Italy, article 64 della Legge n. 218/1995 establishes that a foreign judgment is recognised in Italy without the need for a formal proceeding on condition that it satisfies certain requirements. Among these, the foreign judge must have acted according to principles of jurisdictional competence compatible with the Italian legal system. In addition, the introductory act of the proceeding must have been notified to the respondent in compliance with the law of the country of origin and ensuring the essential rights of defence.
The parties must have appeared in proceedings according to the rules of the country of origin, or default must have been declared in compliance with such rules. The judgment, in addition, must have become final in the State in which it was issued and must not be in conflict with other final decisions pronounced by Italian courts. Finally, recognition is excluded where the judgment produces effects contrary to public policy or there is a proceeding pending before an Italian judge for the same subject matter and between the same parties, started before the foreign judgment.
The interaction between national laws, European regulations and international conventions forms a regulatory fabric in which it is not easy for anyone to find their way. It follows that if one wishes to see fully ensured the protection of one’s rights at international level, it is essential to obtain specialised legal assistance, and it is for this reason that Boschetti Studio Legale presents itself with its team of lawyers experienced in international family law.
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Legal advice for judicial separation
When undertaking judicial separation proceedings, one must start from the premise that in the current system the law no longer provides for separation by fault of one of the spouses, except limitedly to determine the possible so-called “addebito” of the separation. The prerequisite that the law provides is the intolerability of cohabitation and/or the prejudice for the education of the offspring.
The judge, to issue the judgment, takes into account the causes that may have compromised the relationship, such as the absence of trust, episodes of unresolved conflict or conduct that undermines mutual dignity and respect. A common example may concern the case of an extramarital relationship that, while not necessarily continuous, represents for one of the spouses a sufficient reason to interrupt life together.
In this context, it is crucial that the lawyer carry out accurate and strategic technical work: gathering solid and pertinent evidence, building a clear and coherent narrative of the case, and presenting effectively the reasons that justify the separation. A competent professional must be able to translate the personal and often emotional experiences of their assisted client into legally relevant arguments, using documents, witness testimony and any other element useful to support the request. In parallel, the lawyer for judicial separations, national or international, must know how to anticipate the moves of the counterpart, identifying any criticalities and preparing adequate responses to best protect the client’s interests.
Boschetti Studio Legale, thanks to a team of lawyers experienced in the field of family law and with its expertise in private international law, supports its assisted clients in this delicate process, combining an impeccable technical approach with attentive listening and profound understanding of the emotional difficulties that inevitably accompany every breakdown of a marital relationship.
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How much does a judicial separation cost?
The cost of a judicial separation depends on several factors, such as the complexity of the case, the duration of the proceeding and the expertise of the law firm, which contributes to determining the amount of the fees. Generally, it can vary from a few thousand euros to higher sums in complex situations. It is important to discuss costs with the lawyer before starting, because expenses can include consultations, appraisals and court fees.
When is judicial separation worthwhile?
Judicial separation is worthwhile when the spouses cannot find an agreement on the conditions of the separation, such as the custody of children, the division of assets or maintenance. It is useful in case of serious conflicts or when one of the spouses refuses the separation. This type of procedure allows the judge to decide to ensure an impartial and fair outcome in the most difficult situations.
How long does it take to obtain judicial separation?
The time necessary for a judicial separation varies depending on the complexity of the case and the workload of the court. On average, it may require from six months to two years or more, especially if there are disputes on patrimonial aspects or on the custody of children. Careful management of the proceeding by the lawyer can help to reduce the timeframes, especially if there is collaboration from the other side.
