Legal Separation

the difference between trial — legal separation and divorce

By Jennifer Safian / January 25, 2023

Couples experiencing problems in their marriage may be reluctant to explore such a final decision as divorce without first taking advantage of other options that are available. In this video, we outline and explain those options so that couples can take a little more time, if they need it, to make the decision.  

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what is a trial separation?

By Jennifer Safian / July 16, 2020

{2 minutes to read}  Some couples may be having a hard time with day-to-day life together but are not ready to “throw in the towel” just yet. They are not ready to seek a legal separation or a divorce and give up on everything they have done to create a home together. However, living in…

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what are the options for a separating couple contemplating divorce?

By Jennifer Safian / November 12, 2014

When a couple recognizes that they cannot be together anymore but are not ready yet to give up completely on their marriage, divorce is not their only option. Trial Separation In a trial separation: The couple starts living apart for a period of time – 3 to 6 months; They put in place a parenting…

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