Determine the Next Steps After Separation

After a separation, you must decide what comes next. Discover how to weigh your emotions, needs, and desires to make the decision that best supports your future happiness.

27 Dos and Don’ts of Ignoring Your Spouse During Separation

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Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 15 min read

How to Get out of an Unhappy Marriage: 11 Effective Tips

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Making an Informed Choice – Is It Better to Be Separated or Divorced?

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By Rachael Pace

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Is Dating During Separation Adultery? A Legal & Moral Perspective

When you file for a legal separation, the state you live in decides the terms and conditions for life afterward. …

Approved By Christiana Njoku

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Pros and Cons of Getting Sexually Intimate During Separation

Should you be sexually intimate with your spouse during your separation? If you are separated from your spouse, and you …

Approved By Angela Welch

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How Many Couples End up Filing for Divorce After Separation

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How to Get out of a Bad Marriage

Leaving your marriage is one of the hardest decisions you will make in life. You have invested a lot in …

Approved By Angela Welch

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How Long Should a Separation Last in a Marriage

Marriage experts discourage prolonged periods of separation. Why? The transition and coping with separation encompass the occurrence of anxiety, isolation, …

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 5 min read

How Long Should a Husband and Wife be Separated?

In some states, divorcing couples must complete a period of separation before their marriage can be finalized. The length of …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 3 min read

How Long Can You Be Legally Separated?

If you are legally separated from your spouse, you may remain so for as long as the two of you …

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Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5 min read

What Is a Legal Separation? Pros and Cons You Should Know

When it comes to tough times in a marriage, couples often find themselves looking for a way out. Sometimes they …

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 8 min read

Child Custody and Visitation Rights in a Legal Separation

When a married couple makes the decision to pursue a legal separation, they are looking to have a legally recognized …

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 4 min read

Determine the Next Steps After Separation After a separation, you must decide what comes next. Discover how to weigh your emotions, needs, and desires to make the decision that best supports your future happiness.

Determine the Next Steps After Separation

Determine the Next Steps After Separation

After a separation, you must decide what comes next. Discover how to weigh your emotions, needs, and desires to make the decision that best supports your future happiness.