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legal separation vs dissoultion of marriage

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ileiaj

Junior Member
Washington State

I am contemplating leaving my husband of two years- can someone tell me my options legal separation vs divorce. What exactly does a legal separation do? What do I need to be aware of?What is the name of your state?
 


Ohiogal

Queen Bee
ileiaj said:
Washington State

I am contemplating leaving my husband of two years- can someone tell me my options legal separation vs divorce. What exactly does a legal separation do? What do I need to be aware of?What is the name of your state?
A legal separation does not end the marriage but rather legally divides everything as it would in a divorce. If you want a clean break, divorce is the way to go.
 

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