UNCONTESTED LEGAL SEPARATION BENEFIT
Who is Eligible . . . . Any covered member who seeks a separation from his/her spouse by means of a separation agreement mutually agreed upon by the parties or any relief though the court by an action for an uncontested legal separation.
What is the Benefit . . . . The Fund provides coverage through a 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 negotiation 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 the Panel Law Firm | Amount Paid by Fund Member | |
| A. | Consultation | None |
| B. | Uncontested or cooperatively agreed separation with minimal negotiation | $45 |
| C. | Settlement after extensive negotiation | $75 |
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 you in each circumstance:
| Steps in the Legal Process Provided by The Fund through the Panel Law Firm | Amount Paid by Fund Member | |
| A. | Consultation | None |
| B. | Litigation: including, for example, conference, preparation of Summons and Verified Complaint, documents relating to maintenance and support of children (in proper instances), Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. | $180 |
How to Obtain the Benefit . . . . To obtain the Uncontested Legal Separation Benefit, simply contact the Fund to request an appointment. At the time of the appointment, you and an attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.
BENEFITS QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT MARY AT (631) 732-6500.
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