What is a limited divorce??

Question

My friend received his papers the other day and his ex is asking for a limited divorce. What does this mean?

Answer 1

Limited divorce is what most people know as "Legal Separation"

Answer 2

Limited Divorce:

A limited divorce, sometimes referred to as a separation, puts the court in charge of supervising a couple’s separation. Limited divorce is sought when grounds for an absolute divorce have not been met. There may be problems between the couple with finances or resolving conflicts in private. During a limited divorce, the courts will decide who is at fault and rule on support, custody, asset division and other pertinent issues.

Parties live apart during this process but remain husband and wife. They are not free to remarry or become sexually involved with other persons.

To obtain a limited divorce, a spouse must first prove grounds. Grounds for a limited divorce include: cruelty or vicious treatment to parent or child, excessive conduct, desertion and voluntary separation with no hopes of reuniting

Answer 3

I found this on the site I posted below...:


Limited Divorce
Some married couples may not be in a position to obtain a final divorce, but still want or need to have their separation recognized or documented by the courts. In these cases, a complaint for "limited divorce" can be filed. The grounds for a limited divorce are similar to those for a final divorce, although waiting periods may be shorter. Parties are not required to obtain a limited divorce before filing for a permanent one and, in fact, most parties do not seek limited divorces at all.

Answer 4

short term divorce