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Separation usually signals the breakdown of a married or unmarried relationship. It can be one of the most traumatic stages in the conclusion of a relationship, but it can also lead to reconciliation and the resumption of life together as a committed couple. Separation occurs when one or both spouses decide that their relationship is over and say so; there's no need for a "legal separation", to hire a lawyer or to seek the approval of a judge. | Separation usually signals the breakdown of a married or unmarried relationship. It can be one of the most traumatic stages in the conclusion of a relationship, but it can also lead to reconciliation and the resumption of life together as a committed couple. Separation occurs when one or both spouses decide that their relationship is over and say so; there's no need for a "legal separation", to hire a lawyer or to seek the approval of a judge. | ||
This page discusses the legal aspects of separation, the rules relating to reconciliation | This page discusses the legal aspects of separation, the rules relating to reconciliation and some of the other issues you may want to consider once you have separated or have decided to separate, and applies to married spouses and unmarried spouses. It will also address some common questions about sex and new relationships after separation. The next page, ______________ , talks about the emotional dimensions of separation and how those emotional issues can influence the resolution of the legal issues. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
