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 A legal separation takes place when either spouse moves out from their shared residence. Once the separation has been decided, the attorney of the spouse leaving the marital home will petition for an agreement protecting the interests of both spouses and children, as well as enforces both spouses to perform their legal responsibilities for the family.
While not all states allow legal separation, some institute a separation requirement in which both spouse must at different locations at the same time. If both spouses interact with or meet each other, thus violating their separation requirement, then there is a possibility that the separation period starts all over again (depending on the conditions of their agreement).
Although separation does not necessarily lead to a divorce, this process will simply enable both spouses to live apart in order to figure things out and determine whether or not divorce is necessary. In some cases, it is possible for some couples to decide on an indefinite period of legally recognized separation, in which they are acknowledged as married but are living in separate locations. The reasons for this setup of separation are to protect their assets and properties and to preference towards their insurance, among many others.
Below are additional resources about legal separation:
Should You Consider Legal Separation as a Divorce Alternative?
Why a Legal Separation Agreement is in Your Best Interest
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