2006-09-26 04:57:18 · 3 answers · asked by Buff 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
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.
Some states within the United States require separation before divorce. The required period of separation before filing for divorce varies.
2006-09-26 05:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al legal separation, that there's certified documents from the divorce court drawn up by yourself ,lawyers and finalized by the judge stating that there unresolved reconciliation.
Call your county that you reside in order to further answer your question to be definite.
Any one else please give more details.
Thank You
2006-09-26 12:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Rietta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RECOGNIZED IN THE COURT OF LAW, THE FIRST STEP TO GETTING A DIVORCE.
2006-09-26 12:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by nwnativeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋