please help,
im 15.
2007-08-02 11:00:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
can you be separated & live in the same home?
2007-08-02 11:01:55 · update #1
2 b separated just means that ur parents aren't LEGALLY divorced yet, but they don't want 2 b married anymore....like, they're going through the process of getting divorced.....my parents are separated, and i'm really sorry that happened 2 u, but just remeber that ur parents love u, and u had nothing 2 do with their separation!!! they're still ur parents, but they just don't want 2 b married anymore!!! email or IM me if u wanna talk, i TOTALLY know what ur going through!!! i'm really sorry this happened 2 u, and i know things will get better 4 u!!!! best of luck!!!!
2007-08-02 11:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by Caity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separation happens when your parents decide not to
live together, what you need to remember is that it is not your fault, nor is the reason for their seperation any of your doing, maybe they just need time apart to sort some issues they have out, or it could be that they can't get along so they need to be apart temporarily, but it doesn't change the fact that they love you very much. It is unfortunately common in this day and age. Your parents will have to make lots of decisions about taking care of you, while they sort through their own problems. In most cases, the children will live with one parent and spend time with the other. In other cases, the
children will take turns living with each of their parents, it all depends on how they work it out amongst themselves. Most parents try very hard to make plans they feel will be best for their children. They know it is hard for children to choose between their parents. Just continue to love and respect both your parents in whatever they decide to do. Make a point to communicate anything that may bother you to both sides, so that they can understand your position and in turn should help them make this process easier for you to deal with. You are not responsible in any way for their seperation.
You will always be loved and protected by both parents.
Even good parents get seperated. They can both still be good parents to you. They will never stop loving you.
Things will get better, even though things seem dim, they will get better. I too when I was 6 years old experienced something similar, what I learned was that even though parents end up seperated or divorced that they both love their children no matter what. Sometimes things don't work out with adults, just know you aren't the cause of any of this, and love your parents no matter what, and be open with the both of them regarding your feelings. I wish you the very best.
2007-08-02 11:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Admeta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents separate in preparation for divorce. No, you can't live in the same house and be separated. Many states require that spouses live apart for at least one full year before a divorce will be granted. If they move back in to together for even one day they are suppose to start the process over again. It is very common these days for parents to separate and to divorce. You won't be alone.
2007-08-02 11:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by onebigfool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that they don't get along anymore. It does NOT mean that they don't love you. It is possible that they were just not meant to be a couple. Maybe they make better friends. If that is the case, it is possible that they can still live as room mates. Not very common, though. Usually there are hard feelings involved in a break-up. I think its pretty common for families to break up in this day and age. I'm really not sure. My parents are still married. I have been happily married for 18 years and my husbands parents were married for 40 years before she died.
2007-08-02 11:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seperation is like a trial divorce and is handled in many different ways. Yes sometimes seperated couples live in the same house for financial reasons but have different bedrooms while others have different addresses and even live in different states or countries. The seperation period varies too from a few months to several years depending on the couple. Many couples du reconcile after a seperation period has worked out their differences while many end up in divorce court. There are way too many seperated and/or divorced people out here today to have an exact count but there are alot
2007-08-02 11:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, you cannot be separated and live in the same home. Further, if two married people live in different homes, it doesn't necessarily mean they are separated. To be legally separated, married individuals need to go through the courts.
2007-08-02 11:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by YBMEUBU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the parents live in separate homes....it happens all the time......best wishes.
2007-08-02 14:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by cherokee squaw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 percent of parents in the USA get divorced. My parents did. We are a whole lot happier.
2007-08-02 11:06:20 · answer #8 · answered by labohemianartist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that they can come home with a new sex partner and their spouse can't say anything about it.
It's really uncomfortable for you and that okay!
If your comfort level is pushed to the point that you feel you need to say something then say it openly and confront of both parents!
2007-08-02 11:05:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋