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You never have to get divorced. But if you have been separated for that long, and don't intend to ever resume the marriage, it's a smart idea.
Separation and divorce are two different things. The only way you will ever be legally divorced is to file for and be granted legal divorce - period.
It depends on which country you're getting a divorce in. If the country is Australia then you must be legally separated from your partner for a minimum of 12 months before you can be eligible for divorce. Otherwise, please change the question to specify a country.
As long as the person remains separated and does not remarry, he/she is able to receive the sacraments. The Catholic Church does not recognize divorce.
They separated in 2004 and were divorced within the year.Win and Kellie Kutz were divorced on February 10, 2005. info from wikipedia.
Ask him to see the separation and divorce documents issued by the court. If he refuses then he's lying to you. If he is separated then he can file for divorce at anytime and he's giving you a long string of excuses. Time to leave this guy.
depends on the state.
if you have been separated from someone for at least five years then you can apply for a divorce at court without your partners concent. best regards00st2 (solicitor/legal executive)
You must obtain a divorce through the courts. No amount of separation will ever constitute a legal divorce.
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.
No. A divorce must be obtained through a court proceeding to dissolve the marriage. Separations never morph into a divorce no matter how long the couple has been separated. They remain married until the are legally divorced.No. A divorce must be obtained through a court proceeding to dissolve the marriage. Separations never morph into a divorce no matter how long the couple has been separated. They remain married until the are legally divorced.No. A divorce must be obtained through a court proceeding to dissolve the marriage. Separations never morph into a divorce no matter how long the couple has been separated. They remain married until the are legally divorced.No. A divorce must be obtained through a court proceeding to dissolve the marriage. Separations never morph into a divorce no matter how long the couple has been separated. They remain married until the are legally divorced.