Actress Reese Witherspoon separates from husband under friendly terms

Brooklyn, NY – While it is fairly rare for a couple to come to a mutual decision to separate without any hard feelings, this can be helpful in a number of ways when the time to formally end the marriage in the courts arrives.

MSN reported on the divorce of well known actress Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth, with the couple stating that the decision was made out of respect for each other [1].

Oscar winning actress announces mutual decision to end her marriage

The couple had been married for almost exactly twelve years at the time of the announcement, with their wedding in March of 2011. They also had an eleven year old son, and they have mutually agreed to make raising their son a top priority even though they will no longer be married. The couple also stated that they are proud of the life that they built together.

Witherspoon also has two older children from a prior relationship. She separated from the man who is her first husband and their father in 2007. The actress has won an Oscar and has a history of involvement in successful films and television shows.

The benefit of amicable divorces

When a couple decides to split on mutual terms, this can be beneficial for a number of different reasons. First, the person who files the case will likely file a no fault divorce which states that the marriage has broken down. This can be done for any reason, and the other spouse will likely agree in their response paperwork, meaning they will not pursue any accusations of fault related to problems such as domestic violence, adultery, or abandonment. Under New York law, fault based divorces can take much longer, as there needs to be specific proof of the grounds for ending the marriage.

Another reason why mutual decisions to end a marriage are preferred is that the couple can come to a settlement agreement. This means that property division and other issues will not need to be litigated in court. Especially in terms of property division, this can take months or years if the couple has a large amount of wealth and assets. All of this time and money invested in court can be bypassed with a settlement that outlines the terms of their property interests.

Family lawyers in Brooklyn

Elliot Green Law Offices handles family law issues for local clients in Brooklyn and nearby parts of New York. Anyone who needs advice about matters such as divorce, child custody, alimony payments, or domestic violence can schedule a meeting with their lawyers.

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Elliot Green Law Offices

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