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- DictionaryJu·di·cial sep·a·ra·tion/jo͞oˈdiSHəl ˌsepəˈrāSHən/
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- 1. another term for legal separation
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Legal process by which a married couple may formalize a de facto separation while remaining legally married
Legal separation is a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a de facto separation while remaining legally married. A legal separation is granted in the form of a court order. In cases where children are involved, a court order of legal separation often makes child custody arrangements, specifying sole custody or shared parenting, as well as child support. Some couples obtain a lega... Wikipedia