Separation Basics

Separation Basics

Separation is one of those areas where a lot of people get tripped up.  I think, most of the time, they really overthink it, and with separation, like with most things, that can cause a lot of confusion.  Because it’s legal (at least, I guess that’s why?) they think it has to be a lot...

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Are we separated if he sleeps on the couch?

Separation in Virginia, like most everywhere else, is often the first step towards divorce. But a lot of women are often confused about what it means to separate or be legally separated in Virginia. What’s required? How do you have to change your behavior? Is there any paperwork that goes along with a legal separation?...

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Filing for Legal Separation in Virginia

The first step towards divorce, for most couples, is a separation. Most people refer to it as a “legal” separation, though, in Virginia at least, there’s no actual, technical “legal” status. There are no forms to file, no protocol to follow; you are simply separated at the point when you decide to become separated. In...

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