Separation and Divorce: Key Differences

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What is Separation?

Separation means living separately from one’s spouse. It doesn’t however have any sort of legal implications.

Legal Separation: This is more of a divorce where there has been a court involvement.

There are two types of separation:

Permanent Separation: In this type, you and your spouse would be living apart from one another without any scope of reconciliation.

Types of Separation

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Divorce

What is a

Divorce is a legal way of dissolving a marriage.

The Major Difference Between Separation and Divorce

Separation is an alternative to divorce. The marriage still remains legal. Whereas, divorce results in a permanent dissolution.

Final Thoughts…

Separation or divorce: both might sound different but hold equal emotional weightage. You can undergo emotional strain while being in the process and even after the process.