{"id":12245,"date":"2023-09-08T04:47:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T04:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/vanstonelaw\/?p=12245"},"modified":"2023-10-04T14:55:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:55:13","slug":"what-is-a-legal-separation-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/blog\/what-is-a-legal-separation-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Legal Separation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A legal separation involves a formal decision by the married or cohabitating couple to live separate lives. If a divorce is requested, the court will require the separation agreement (or interspousal contract) to be filed with the pleadings requesting divorce.<\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons a couple would choose a legal separation. It is usually required by the court before the spouses can proceed with a divorce. Some couples may choose a legal separation if their religion prohibits divorce. 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