What is Legal Separation and Why Do Couples Choose It Over a Standard Divorce? Legal separation allows couples to sever financial ties and live separately (usually for a specified time period) without legally ending their marriage. Why would a couple consider this? Three common reasons people opt for legal separation are as follow:Affability: Similar to uncontested divorce, legal separations offer a more cordial resolution to a struggling or failing marriage. Legal separation also keeps the door

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