Why is the date of separation important in a Pennsylvania Divorce?
The date of the separation is important in calculating the two-year time period that must pass before one party can obtain a unilateral “no-fault” divorce without the consent of his or her spouse. It is also important in determining the valuation of the marital property (see Property Division on Divorce.) It is possible to separate while living in the same household. However, the proof of such a separation is difficult.
