What is a legal separation?

Full question:

What is a legal separation? Can you force the husband to leave the house? We have 4 children and our own business. I work 2 days a week as the bookkeeper of our own business; will I be able to continue to work? Please help me my children are being effected everyday.

  • Category: Divorce
  • Subcategory: Legal Separation
  • Date:
  • State: Ohio

Answer:

If certain criteria are met, then a spouse may file a petition with the court asking the judge to award him/her sole possession of the marital home. Unless the court issues an order stating otherwise, both spouses have equal rights to the residence.

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FAQs

There is no legal limit on how long a married couple can stay separated. However, if one spouse wishes to file for divorce after a separation, it may be beneficial to establish a clear timeline. In some states, living apart for a certain period can affect the divorce process or the division of assets.