Yes, although doing so won't help you effectively evaluate whether you should stay separated.
As you both are legally separated you can do it.
Yes the law allows you to divorce your spouse legally if you are separated from your spouse for a period of five years.
You are the "spouse" until you are no longer legally married.
If you are still legally married, you can be held responsible. That would be the benefit of getting a divorce.
If the separated spouse is still legally married to the debtor spouse and/or co-signed the original obligation while married, yes.
You are two people who are married to each other who are separated.
yes
If you are legally separated, you are free to see other people. South Carolina divorce does use adultery as one of the grounds options, but dating while you are separated is not adultery.
Legally separated generally means you are still legally married but living apart. In the eyes of the law, adultery can still occur during a legal separation because the marriage is still legally recognized. It is advisable to check the specific laws in your jurisdiction.
The length of the marriage is what usually determines if a spouse or ex spouse is entitled to any pension benefits either private, SS or RRB.
If the property rightfully belongs to the spouse, then yes they can sell it. If they do not rightfully own the property, then they cannot legally sell the personal property.
If you have been legally separated for nine years but your spouse does not want to give you a divorce, it is importance to see the divorce attorneys. The divorce attorney will be able to provide the much needed legal health.