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    Feb 28, 2012, 09:13 AM
    Divorce vs legal separation
    Kansas law... how are each individuals assets protected in a legal separation?
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    Feb 28, 2012, 09:22 AM
    A Separation Agreement is worked out between the parties and then "ratified" by the Court and can be turned into the Divorce Settlement.

    A Divorce is argued and then a Judge or mediator/arbitrator decides where the assets go.
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