Until they have a final decree of divorce or a decree of separate maintenance, they are still considered married.
If they did not live together at all during the last six months of the year, they can be considered unmarried only for the purpose of determining whether either spouse is eligible to file as head of household. Otherwise, they may file jointly or separately, but not as single.
Yes.
If a married couple or civil partners can agree the terms on which they will live separately and split their goods then that is an separation agreement. It will only work if both parties agree though.
Yes. Marriage is a legal status. You are married until you are granted a divorce by a court of law.
You have to file a separation agreement if you have residency in New York. You should also get an attorney.
This will be something for the court to decide, as long as the marriage was still legally recognized, (no legal separation agreement) all real and personal property would be considered joint.
An obligation to provide health care would be a separate item in the separation agreement or court order if the parents are not married.
Our opinion is that you're married until you divorce. But please note: Our opinion will not count for bupkes in a court of law, and you should consult an expert in the laws of your state.
First, it depends on whether legal separation is allowed in your jurisdiction. If so, the terms of the separation are set forth in the agreement. Both parties remain married to each other so the remain each other's legal heir at law in case of death.
You can do anything you wish. However, it would be considered a technicality for legal purposes and rude for social purposes.
This is determined by your marital status on the last day of the year, before January 1.
Common law marriage is not recognized on FAFSA forms. In order to be considered married for FAFSA purposes, a couple must have a legal marriage that is recognized by their state.
If you are the respondent the petition for a separation has already been filed and you need to respond. You should visit the court to see if there is a form you can file expressing your agreement or disagreement with the proposed separation. If the marriage is over perhaps you should consult an attorney about a divorce. If you are legally separated you are still legally married.