Should I get separated or divorced?
Should I get separated or divorced?
"Although separating certainly can have benefits, living apart from your spouse without a formal written separation agreement can put you at risk. The legal separation agreement helps settle these issues, and if you ultimately decide to divorce, it can easily become your divorce settlement agreement.
What percentage of legal separations end in divorce?
50 percentAlmost 50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. 7. Researchers estimate that 41 percent of all first marriages end in divorce.
How long should a separation last?
The time should ideally be between three and six months so a sense of urgency and sincerity is retained, especially where children are involved. The longer the separation continues, as people settle into their new routine, the harder it is to get back to the old life.
Can you just stay separated forever?
A recent study concluded that while the vast majority of married couples who separate will eventually divorce (within three years), approximately 15% remain separated indefinitely, even past the 10-year mark.
