What are the advantages of getting separated as opposed to right-out divorce?

Answer 1

there is none unless you plan on getting back together.

Answer 2

Sometimes a separation gives both parties time to think and to know if they really want to be without their mate. Divorce is more of a permanent solution where as separation isn't so final.
I was married for 26 yrs and there were many problems that I won't go in to and we did separate on more than one occassion and sought counseling but it got to be a life threatening situation when I finally left for good. I regret that I had to do something that went against my Biblical beliefs but yet I do not regret leaving and divorcing him. Even if there is no love left or you don't think there is, I feel everything should be done to make the marriage work and then if nothing works, go to the divorce stage of the relationship.
But separation is always good even if there is no problems. Most people I think need a break from each other with or without problems Makes you love and appreciate your mate more after a time of separation unless it's too far gone. It's always sad to see a marriage breakup especially if children are involved but when it's just a separation, there's more of a chance of things working out.

Answer 3

I don't think you can work anything out being separated. If I had separated all the times I wanted to, I would be divorced today which would be very bad, for me anyway.

If you aren't certain you want a divorce, that means you still have time and a lot of work to do, and that can't be done without being together to work on the messes you made together.

So I don't see the advantage in either case. Sorry, hope it works out and if not, hope you can walk away saying you did everything you could. Good luck.

Answer 4

It might be useful as a "cooling off" period. They might need to get their priorities straight. Maybe to decide if they need to stay together or would be better off parting. It is advantageous in that divorces cost money. All too often a couple will get divorced then re-marry. My sister did this 4 times before she decided it was not going to work. If there is a possibility that they will get back together it may be advantageous, but if there are irreconcilable differences they should just get it over with. As long as they realize that staying together "for the children" is generally not a good excuse.

Answer 5

A "cooling off" period to see if divorce is really what is desired...gives time to also more amicably divide property and assets instead of having courts and lawyers press you into these things.

However separation typically ends in divorce at some point, although I've known couples that were separated for years before finally cutting ties. One case was he was in the military and would lose some money if they divorced so they were separated for years, living lives as "singles" so he could continue to draw that extra money and give it to her and the kids.

Answer 6

None as far as I am concerned, but if you think there might be a chance of reconciling then seperation is usually best. If you're not going to reconcile there are not advantages because nothing is ever settled. With a divorce you can go on to other relationships/marriages, with seperation you are still LEGALLY married and therefore any relationship is actually adultery/cheating on your marriage and you can't get married to anyone else (at least here in the U.S.) if you're only seperated, that's against the law.

Answer 7

Seperation allows for time to consider all options, while it lists out the specifics of a divorce. If you get a legal seperation and decide to still head for the actual divorce, it is easier in that respect.

Answer 8

Well, it allows you to think things over, to think about whether it really is a divorce you want, or if you just want to change things about your relationship without totally abandoning it. Plus, I think it's a good idea not to rush into divorce generally: sometimes people get stressed for all kinds of reasons, and start to express their frustrations in their relationship instead, when really it's work or family that they need to change.

Well, that's just my opinion.

Answer 9

If your separated you don't have to pay child support or alimony, it is something you both agree on, but when you separate your still married, but if you divorce you are no longer married but the court is going to order you to pay alimony and or child support!!
but hey you know why divorce is so expensive? because it's worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!