What states require legal separation before divorce?
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What states require legal separation before divorce?
Four states (Delaware, Illinois, Vermont, and Virginia) require six-month waiting periods before couples can receive divorce decrees. Maryland and Nevada require one-year waiting periods before allowing couples to file divorce. North Carolina requires one year of separation before allowing a couple to file divorce.
What does legal separation protect you from?
Most importantly, a legal separation agreement will protect you from being responsible for any debt your spouse acquires during the period of separation if you live in an equitable distribution state. If you live in a community property state, you don’t get this protection under a legal separation agreement.Jan 7, 2020
Why Being cheated on hurts so much?
1. We Experience Physical Pain. This one isn’t about infidelity specifically; rather, any kind of heartbreak can induce pain. It turns out that breakups, dumpings, and romantic betrayals are both emotionally and physically painful — because they activate the parts of our brains that react to physical discomfort.
