Are you single if you are separated?
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Are you single if you are separated?
What does it mean to be separated? A separation isn’t the same as a divorce. Separation means that you are living apart from your spouse, but you’re still legally married until you get a judgment of divorce from a court (even if you already have a judgment of separation).
Do I have to put divorced as marital status?
Divorce is the formal legal ending of a marriage. You do not have to get a divorce when you separate unless you want to remarry, but staying married may affect your legal obligations. …
Can you have a fiance if your still married?
Yes, it is perfectly legal to get engaged before your divorce is final. A marriage engagement is an oral promise to marry someone. A marriage engagement does not require a license, nor does it generate the same rights and responsibilities that a marriage does. Legally, you must be divorced before you can remarry.
What do I put under marital status?
Classification of legal marital status1 – Married (and not separated) 2 – Widowed (including living common law) 3 – Separated (including living common law) 4 – Divorced (including living common law) 5 – Single (including living common law)
