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Section 3(4) of the act says this:
Section 3(4) of the act says this:


<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(a) spouses may be separated despite continuing to live in the same residence, and</tt></blockquote></blockquote>
<blockquote><tt>(a) spouses may be separated despite continuing to live in the same residence, and</tt></blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>b) the court may consider, as evidence of separation,</tt></blockquote>
<blockquote><tt>(b) the court may consider, as evidence of separation,</tt></blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(i) communication, by one spouse to the other spouse, of an intention to separate permanently, and</tt></blockquote></blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(i) communication, by one spouse to the other spouse, of an intention to separate permanently, and</tt></blockquote></blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(ii) an <span class="noglossary">action</span>, taken by a spouse, that demonstrates the spouse's intention to separate permanently</tt></blockquote></blockquote>
<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(ii) an <span class="noglossary">action</span>, taken by a spouse, that demonstrates the spouse's intention to separate permanently.</tt></blockquote></blockquote>


In other words, to separate, one spouse must announce the end of the relationship and then take steps that would demonstrate an intention to end the relationship. Separation is discussed in more detail in the chapter [[Separation & Divorce]], in the section [[Separation]].
In other words, to separate, one spouse must announce the end of the relationship and then take steps that would demonstrate an intention to end the relationship. Separation is discussed in more detail in the chapter [[Separation & Divorce]], in the section [[Separation]].