Legally separated

Legal separation

There are several reasons why a couple might seek a legal separation. In some legal jurisdictions, including certain countries, it can be difficult to get a full and final divorce, but if the spouses are already legally separated for an extended period of time (for example, three years), the court may decide to grant a full and final divorce. When the requirements of burden of proof for a divorce are difficult to meet, in most jurisdictions, a legal separation ruling assures the couple a slot in the court's schedule whenever they file for a full divorce, by showing that they were both serious about their separation.