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* tell the other person their decision, and
* tell the other person their decision, and
* act like the relationship is over.
* act like the relationship is over.
Even if a couple continues to live in the same home, they can be considered separated if they don’t share things like meals, a bedroom, and social activities.


Spouses don’t need to agree to separate. They also don’t need to sign any papers, see a lawyer, or go to court to be separated.
Spouses don’t need to agree to separate. They also don’t need to sign any papers, see a lawyer, or go to court to be separated.
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The law sets out a process that must be followed. A spouse with a parenting order or agreement who wants to move generally must give written notice to the other guardian of the child, and to other people who have contact with the child. A person who doesn’t want the move to happen can apply to court to have a judge decide whether the move is in the child’s best interests.
The law sets out a process that must be followed. A spouse with a parenting order or agreement who wants to move generally must give written notice to the other guardian of the child, and to other people who have contact with the child. A person who doesn’t want the move to happen can apply to court to have a judge decide whether the move is in the child’s best interests.


Legal Aid BC explains [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/children/parenting-guardianship/moving-and-travelling-your-children/can-you-move-or-without-your the process on relocation].  
Legal Aid BC explains [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/children/parenting-guardianship/moving-and-travelling-your-children/can-you-move-or-without-your the process on relocation].


==Abuse and staying safe==
==Abuse and staying safe==
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