My husband and I are separating and I was wondering what should I be considering with this?

You should do it legally using an Attorney to make sure everything is addressed and legal.

"Separation in North Carolina occurs on the date that a husband and wife move into separate residences with the intent to continue living apart from one another. Often, just prior to or during separation, people consult with attorneys about the separation process and they frequently hire attorneys to draft their Separation Agreement and Property Settlement papers. Within these separation agreements people often outline how their property will be divided, how much, if any alimony will be paid, how child custody will be arranged, and what amount of child support will be paid. A separation agreement can contain any one or all of the issues. The only issue pertaining to the end of a marriage that cannot be contained in a separation agreement is the divorce itself. The divorce can be obtained after one year and one day of separation in North Carolina.

Separation agreements are papers, which once signed by both parties involved, are binding as contracts. It is always in your best interests to meet with an attorney to discuss your rights and to make sure that you understand the separation papers before signing them."