A decree of the court, which declares the parties to be legally separate, without dissolving the marriage. It can include a financial settlement.
a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart
a Court Order which releases the partners of a marriage from the obligation to live together, in the same way as divorce
a legal way to stay separate from the spouse, without obtaining a decree of divorce
an order made by a divorce county court which
a separation which is formalised by the court
An order of the court proved by one of the same five factors as divorce. The parties remain married. Sometimes used if there is a religious objection to divorce. Allows the court to exercise the same powers to resolve financial matters between the parties as on divorce
The separation of parties to a marriage by an order of the court. Unlike divorce, the marriage is not ended and legally continues to exist. See also Separation Agreement and Divorce Close
a decree granted by the court relieving spouses to a marriage of the obligation to co-habit.
