• Using a separation agreement benefits in many ways. The process may save your court time and legal fees. It can can be made based on negotiation between the couples and simple terms can be imposed informally between you and ex-spouse. If complicated issues arrives, it can be negotiated through the help a a lawyer. A mutual agreement makes your day easy and peaceful not only for you and ex-spouse, but also for the involved children. A separation agreement provides some additional benefits rather than leaving the outcome in the hands of a judge.