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Generally speaking, the court doesn't conduct an inquiry or look in any depth into whether or not someone says they separated when they say they separated. | Generally speaking, the court doesn't conduct an inquiry or look in any depth into whether or not someone says they separated when they say they separated. | ||
However, proving the date of separation can be very important in terms of an entitlement to spousal support and dividing property and debt, and this can sometimes be a challenge. If this is going to be a problem, then the only sure way of proving when separation happened is the date that one spouse moves out. It's hard to argue about that. As an <span class="noglossary">alternative</span>, you might try writing a letter or sending an email announcing the separation to your spouse. | However, proving the date of separation can be very important in terms of an entitlement to spousal support and dividing property and debt, and this can sometimes be a challenge. If this is going to be a problem, then the only sure way of proving when separation happened is the date that one spouse moves out. It's hard to argue about that. As an <span class="noglossary">alternative</span>, you might try writing a letter or sending an email announcing the separation to your spouse. Be sure to keep a copy. | ||
==Preparing for separation== | ==Preparing for separation== | ||
