What does separation in marriage mean? Why would people want to separate after many years of marriage? And what are the different types of separation?
Get ready to remember answers to all your questions a minute from now. First, you must understand the difference between divorce vs separation. There is a big difference between the two.
For example, separation means that couples are still legally married even though they are living separately. And couples can get back together after separation. However, divorced couples have legally dissolved their marriage, and only a miracle can bring them back together again.
Many couples prefer to be separated than be legally divorced because they still have so much to gain from the marriage when they are just separated than when are divorced.
In this post, you will also know why couples choose separation and not divorce.
Let’s dive in.
Three Types Of Separation To Note Now.
There are 3 different types of separation. As we go further in this post, you will see all the effects of separation on couples and how only legal separation affects your legal status. Let’s dive in.
3 Types of Separation: Number 1 Trial Separation:-
There are times you will need to take a break in your relationship so you can think and make a proper plan to make things work again.
Choosing trial separation presents an opportunity for you as a couple to decide whether to continue to divorce, or find a way to settle your scores and get back together again.
Legally, you are still married in a trial separation, all the couple’s rules still apply, and the marital property laws are still intact. Also, if there is any accrued debt or financial gain during this period of separation, are likely to share it with you.
However, this depends largely on your state’s rule concerning property ownership.
It is true that in some states no other legal actions are required, but it is still necessary to some rules of separation (informal agreement) especially when you share children with your spouse.
Below are a few things that will be contained in your separation agreement.
- How do you share your expenses?
- Are you retaining credit cards or joint accounts?
- Who parks out and who stays in the family apartment or house?
- If kids are involved, decide how to take care of them.
You can as well take a look at this separation agreement template to craft yours.