This action can be filed by a married person and/or registered domestic partners who wish to maintain the marital status but separate and resolve all other issues of the marriage. The court will issue orders for custody and visitation of the minor children of the marriage, child support, spousal support, and confirm or award community and separate property assets and debts. If the other party (Respondent), responds to the paperwork and requests a dissolution of marriage, the court will grant the dissolution of marriage. Click here for instructions on how to file a Legal Separation case.