Separation
There is no such thing as a "legal separation." If you're married or in a common-law relationship, you become separated as soon as you and your spouse start living apart with at least one of you wanting to separate. You don't need your spouse's permission to start living separately. You can tell others that you wish to separate, but you don't have to see a lawyer, sign a document, or go to court to be separated.
You might even still live in the same house to save money, but you're usually still considered separated if you don't share things like meals, a bedroom, and social activities.
If you're married, you'll be legally married until you get a court order for divorce. You don't need your spouse's permission to apply for a divorce. If you weren't married to each other, a divorce isn't necessary.
There is no such thing as a "legal separation." If you're married or in a common-law relationship, you become separated as soon as you and your spouse start living apart with at least one of you wanting to separate. You don't need your spouse's permission to start living separately. You can tell others that you wish to separate, but you don't have to see a lawyer, sign a document, or go to court to be separated.
You might even still live in the same house to save money, but you're usually still considered separated if you don't share things like meals, a bedroom, and social activities.
If you're married, you'll be legally married until you get a court order for divorce. You don't need your spouse's permission to apply for a divorce. If you weren't married to each other, a divorce isn't necessary.