This is probably the most common question we get asked during an initial consultation.  The answer is, you decide to be separated.  For family law purposes, you do not need to sign anything or take any specific court action to be legally separated from your spouse.  If one of the spouses has decided to end the relationship, that is generally the date we list for the date of separation in any future proceedings.  Usually that decision is conveyed to the other spouse at that time and a physical separation of your living situation occurs.  However, spouses can still be separated even if they continue to reside in the same home.  There are advantages to commencing family law proceedings as close to the date of separation as possible so it is still advisable to consult with a family law lawyer prior to separation or shortly following a decision to separate has been made, however, this is not required.

If you are considering a separation or have separated from your spouse, please contact us to discuss how this may impact you.

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