a court order or written agreement describing the terms under which two married persons will abide while living apart and remaining married. In some courts, a legal separation is only by order of a court. A decree of legal separation may be converted to a divorce in some situations, depending upon state law.
A legal action, similar to divorce, that involves the time spouses live separately and apart prior to a divorce being granted
You and your spouse can end your relationship but still remain legally married, and get court orders on parenting and money issues, with a judgment of legal separation.
A court order establishing the terms of: custody, support, etc. under which a married couple will live separately.
When you can get court orders on parenting and money issues, but you are still legally married to your spouse.
a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart
(law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)
a court determination of the rights and responsibilities
a court document that states that a couple is no longer living together as man and wife
a court process wherein the marital assets are provisionally divided and the marital liabilities are provisionally apportioned
a court process which determines some of the rights between husbands and wives, without the actual dissolving of the marriage
a finding by a court that the conditions or circumstances of a
a legal action which does not end a marriage, but allows the court to issue orders about division of property, spousal support, and if there are minor children, child support and parenting time
a means of ceasing to live together without the marriage itself coming to an end
a process just like a divorce, but the parties remain married
a separate type of lawsuit which is similar to a marital dissolution in that it divides property, makes a custody decision, and awards support and maintenance
a separation of spouses, which does not involve a dissolution of the
a term given to the status of the married couple and a "separation agreement" is simply an enforceable contract between husband and wife regarding their agreements about the dissolution of their marriage
Court order whereby a married couple will live separately yet remain legally married and the court will arrange the terms of issues such as custody and support.
A decree from a judge that declares that a married couple, living separately, are not responsible for each other. However, they are still married to each other and cannot remarry.
A court judgment or written agreement directing or authorizing spouses to live separate and apart. A decree of separation does not dissolve the marriage or allow the parties to remarry, but may resolve financial claims. A legal separation may be as complicated and expensive as a divorce.
A separation where a judge actually enters a formal order, somewhat like a judgment for dissolution, which lays out all the terms for the separation. In Illinois there is no requirement that two married people get a legal separation in order to live apart from each other. Often times, going through a legal separation just leads to additional costs and procedures since many of the steps have to be repeated to get a divorce. There may, however, be benefits to getting a legal separation in some particular circumstances. Your lawyer can explain to you whether or not a legal separation is something that might be appropriate in your particular case.
A court determination of rights and responsibilities of a husband and wife without dissolving the marriage.
A declaration by a court that the parties can live separate and apart even thought they are still married to each other.
Case type filed when a legal separation is desired.
Legal separation (sometimes "separate maintenance," "divorce a mensa et thoro," or "divorce from bed-and-board") is a possible step towards divorce under the laws of many countries. A couple is legally separated only if the couple has successfully petitioned a court to recognize their separation; simply living apart does not constitute separation for these purposes.
