chadnickole Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 legal separation, what is it exactly, I'm wondering if my Wife would go for this instead of a Divorce! Link to post Share on other sites
AManWithTroubles Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I think for most states, you have to be legally separated for a period of time, before the divorce. Link to post Share on other sites
Annacabana Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Legal separation (sometimes "separate maintenance," "divorce a mensa et thoro," or "divorce from bed-and-board") is a possible step towards divorce under the laws of many countries. A couple is legally separated only if the couple has successfully petitioned a court to recognize their separation; simply living apart does not constitute separation for these purposes. Legal separation does not automatically lead to divorce. The couple may reconcile, in which case they need do nothing in order to remain married. If they do not reconcile, and wish to divorce after the statutory time period, they must file for divorce explicitly. A period of legal separation may constitute grounds for divorce and some countries require some period of legal separation before a divorce can take effect (e.g. Spain, Ireland and Italy). Some states within the United States require separation before divorce. The required period of separation before filing for divorce varies. Link to post Share on other sites
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