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The Davies Law Firm, P.A. | Robert F. Davies, Esq.
You do not need to be separated if you meet the other conditions.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 7/19/2011
Reeves Law Firm, P.C. | Roy L. Reeves
No, there is no legal separation requirements in Texas.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 7/14/2011
ROWE LAW FIRM | Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink
In Louisiana you may file for divorce at any time, but you will have to be separated for a period of time prior to the granting of a final divorce, provided your spouse has not committed adultery or a felony. If you have minor children, you must live separate and apart from your spouse for 365 days to file for final divorce. If there are no minor children, the separation period is 180 days. You may file for divorce and then separate, separate and file, or you may separate and wait the entire time period prior to filing. If you need other issues decided in the meantime, such as child custody, child support, use of the family home, etc., you may have to file early rather than wait for the full time period to lapse.
Answer Applies to: Louisiana
Replied: 7/14/2011
Palomino Law Firm, P.C. | Debra Palomino
No, there is no requirement that you be separated before filing for divorce.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 7/14/2011
Bagwell Holt Smith Jones & Crowson, P.A. | John G. Miskey IV
You need to be physically separated for one year and one day to file for absolute divorce in North Carolina.
Answer Applies to: North Carolina
Replied: 7/14/2011
Meriwether & Tharp LLC | Patrick Meriwether
In Georgia, there is no specific time requirement for separation before filing for divorce. You do have to be living in a "bona fide state of separation" at the time of the filing of divorce. For all practical purposes that simply means that you have ended marital relations, but you could be living in the same house.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 7/14/2011
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
No. The signature of the Petitioner on the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage constitutes separation sufficient for a Divorce case to be filed. The earnings and accumulations of each spouse following separation are the separate property of each respective spouse.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/14/2011
Roscich & Roscich | John Roscich
No. Separation is not a requirement.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 7/14/2011
Goodman, Dicus, and Teinert, LLP | Paul M. Teinert
No. You are free to file for divorce at any time you feel the relationship is no longer reconcilable.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/14/2011
Law Office of Michael W. Bugni | Jay W. Neff
No, in Washington, you do not have to be separated a certain number of days before you can file for divorce. In fact, you can file without ever even being separated. There is a waiting period, however, after the initial pleadings are filed and served on your spouse. That waiting period is 90 days. So, once you have started your divorce, you have to wait at least 90 days before you can finalize it.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 7/14/2011
John E. Kirchner, Attorney at Law | John Kirchner
No. There is no separation requirement in Colorado and, legally, there is nothing to prevent you and your spouse from continuing to live together during and after the divorce - if you can get along.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 7/14/2011
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock | Arlene D. Kock
No, you actually can be living in the same residence and file for divorce. Date of separation is when the marriage is over.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/14/2011
Law Offices of John J. Ferry, Jr. | John J. Ferry, Jr.
No. In fact, you don't even need to be separated to file. However, at least 90 days must pass from the date the divorce complaint was served on the defendant until a divorce decree can be entered by agreement of the parties.
Answer Applies to: Pennsylvania
Replied: 7/14/2011
Lewis, Pfanstiel & Williams, PCLO | Ryan J. Lewis
There is no seperation requirement to file for divorce.
Answer Applies to: Nebraska
Replied: 7/14/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
Under Minnesota law, there is no required period of separation for filing a divorce or completing divorce.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 7/14/2011
Seattle Divorce Services | Michael V. Fancher
No, under Washington law you do not need to be separated before you file for divorce.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 7/14/2011
Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A. | Joanna Mitchell
No, there is no required separation period in Florida. As a matter of fact, you do not even need to be separated. The only waiting requirement in Florida is that you cannot proceed to final judgment until 20 days after the Petition for Dissolution is filed.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 7/14/2011
Law Office of Roianne H. Conner | Roianne Houlton Conner
There is no time limit or required amount of day of separation prior to a divorce.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 7/14/2011
Horizons Law Group, LLC | Michelle B. Fitzgerald
No. This is not required. Many parties still live together when the divorce is filed.
Answer Applies to: Wisconsin
Replied: 7/14/2011
Goolsby Law Office | Richard Goolsby
In Georgia, generally, while there is a residency requirement, there is no required number of days of separation prior to filing. Therefore, we recommend that you retain a divorce attorney to discuss all your rights and options. Good luck!
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 7/14/2011
Hochman and Peppler, LLC | Thomas R. Peppler
No, all that is required is residence in the state for six months before filing and the assertion that the marriage is irretrievably broken. If you insist it is broken, the court must grant the divorce.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 7/14/2011
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law | Patricia Van Haren
No, there is no time limit on when you can file for divorce. You may file for a divorce the day that you decide to separate. There are many people who still reside in the same home during the divorce process.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/14/2011
Arnold & Wadsworth | Brian Arnold
No. You can file for a divorce without being separated a certain amount of days.
Answer Applies to: Utah
Replied: 7/14/2011
Donaldson Stewart, PC | Monica H. Donaldson Stewart
Generally speaking, Arizona does not have a "separation" requirement prior to filing for divorce.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 7/14/2011
Neville J. Bedford Attorney at Law | Neville J. Bedford
There is no minimum separation to file divorce. Some parties even file while they are still living together.
Answer Applies to: Rhode Island
Replied: 7/14/2011
Beresford Booth PLLC | S. Scott Burkhalter
No. You do not have to be physically separated at all. There are basically two types of "separation". One: living separate and apart. Two: the marriage is defunct.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 7/14/2011
Michael Anthony Wing, P.C. | Michael Anthony Wing
No. You could reside together through the entire process. Stay well.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 7/14/2011
Michael D. Fluke, P.A. | Michael D. Fluke
There is no such requirement in Florida.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 7/13/2011
Willick Law Group | Marshal S. Willick
Nevada has no waiting periods of any kind, save for establishing residency.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 7/13/2011
Law Office of James Lentz | James Lentz
You need a reaswon to divorce in Ohio, and one of the listed reasons is a separation of more than one year. Others include gross neglect of duty and irreconcilable differenes. Please see a domestic relations attorney near you for further information.
Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 7/13/2011
Wallin & Klarich: A Law Corporation | Paul Wallin
No. There is no law that requires you to be separated for a number of days. In fact many people file for divorce and continue to live in the same house as their spouse while the dissolution action is proceeding through the courts. This is happening more often nowadays when the cost of housing is so expensive.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/13/2011
Law Office of Margaret D. Wilson | Margaret Wilson
In California a party may file for divorce/dissolution of marriage the moment they decide they no longer want to be married. There is not requirement that they be separated or even live apart before filing for divorce/dissolution of marriage.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/13/2011
Michael Apicella | Apicella Law and Mediation
No. There is no requirement to be separated to file for divorce.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/13/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
In Georgia there is no minimum period of time.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 7/13/2011
Law Office Of Jody A. Miller | Jody A. Miller
No, you do not have to be separated any particular length of time before filing for divorce.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 7/13/2011
Apple Law Firm PLLC | David Goldman
No you do not have to be separated a certain number of days to file for divorce in Florida.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 7/13/2011
Petit & Dommershausen SC | Tajara Dommershausen
No, people often do it when they still live together.
Answer Applies to: Wisconsin
Replied: 7/13/2011
Law Office of Kathryn L. Hudson | Kathryn L. Hudson
To obtain an absolute divorce in Arkansas the moving party must be able to show that they have been a resident of the state for at least 60 days before filing the complaint. Separation is from the marriage, not necessarily from the physical home. If you have been separated for 18 months without cohabitation you can obtain a no-fault divorce, if you have not been separated for 18 months you must allege and offer some proof of grounds. Most people in Arkansas will claim general indignities as their grounds, other grounds are adultery, failure to support, drunkeness, incarceration for over a year, and a few other throw-backs from the "good old days."
Answer Applies to: Arkansas
Replied: 7/13/2011
Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law | Gregory T. Buckley
Florida does not have a separation requirement for divorce.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 7/13/2011
