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How long do you have to be separated from your spouse to consider it legal ?
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∙ 15y ago
Legal separation can last forever, it is basically the last option before divorce. It is issued by a court order and either one of the spouses can change their mind and remove the legal separtion or continue with divorce. Legal separation is basicaly the last alternative before divorce, It gives spouses a chance to solve marital problems, take advanctage of medical benefits that they may not have if they were divorced, if religious beliefs conflict with divorce you are able to live separately and retain your marital status, etc....
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There is no time limit. However, you are legally married until you obtain a legal divorce.
Is it adultry if separated?
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What are my rights as a wife who was separated from her husband and he died?
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You have been separate from your spouse for ten years how long will a divorce take to go through?
As it sounds like you already now, it does not matter how long you are separated from your spouse you need to file for divorce in order to be divorced. That being said, after being separated for so long, some elements of the divorce will be easier (the financial aspect, the fact that you both want to get divorced) but if yours is a situation that has complicated finances, children, or alimony then it could still take some time.
