What is the difference between being divorced and being legally separated?
A divorce is a complete dissolution of marriage; a legal separation is an action that married couples may elect in the event that they do not wish to live together, but are not sure that they wish to be divorced. Legal separation offers protection to an individual in the event that their spouse incurs debt and offers additional protection concerning custody, child support and tax liability.
A. A divorce is a complete dissolution of marriage; a legal separation is an action that married couples may elect in the event that they do not wish to live together, but are not sure that they wish to be divorced. Legal separation offers protection to an individual in the event that their spouse incurs debt and offers additional protection concerning custody, child support and tax liability.
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