Separation Agreements

I want to separate with my spouse and set up the grounds to divorce in one year by doing so. I understand that to divorce, a separation agreement may be used (that is notarized by both parties) to facilitate divorce one year after living SEPARATE AND APART. - I would like to know if living at the same address but in a different room would qualify as separate and apart. This separate room situation is only to be for a 4-5 months before a complete address change on part of the plaintiff, but we must start the 'separation' term now, while living at the same address but in different quarters, as soon as possible so that one year can pass sooner than later- What proof is needed for performing the terms of the agreement, and lastly - what is the difference between these two? Living separate and apart pursuant to a decree of separation for a period of one or more years. Living separate and apart pursuant to a written agreement of separation, for a period of one or more years after the execution of such agreement and satisfactory proof has been submitted by the plaintiff that he or she has substantially performed all the terms and conditions of such agreement. Such agreement shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county wherein either party resides. [Based on New York Domestic Relations Laws - Article 10 - Section: 170]

I have broken off the engagement with my fiancee after realizing I did not want to spend the rest of my life with her. I gave her an expensive engagement ring which I paid for but she refuses to return. Legally in GA, should she return the ring to me?

I filed for an uncontested divorce in June 2008, it was denied because we haven't been legally seperated for one year. Are my divorce papers now considered to be my legal seperation papers? If I refile for divorce in June 2009 will it be approved?

I want to file for legal separation. How should alimony and child support be calculated? I have been a full time student for the past two years and my spouse has been solely responsible for household expenses.

My husband and I were married for 30 years - last year we separated. He had his attorney draw up an agreement between us and because I couldn't afford an attorney - I signed the agreement believing he wouldn't try to do me wrong. Is this separation agreement a final contract - per say - should he file for divorce or can I hire an attorney to alter the agreement at the time of divorce? We live in North Carolina. He's been seeing a woman and talking about getting married. We will be separated for 1 year in October of 2007. I have serious health issues and make only about 1/5 of the money he does. Thank you