QUESTION
How long do I have to be separated from my spouse before I can file for divorce?
Asked on Jan 07th, 2014 on Divorce - Florida
14 ANSWERS
There is no limit you can file anytime.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2014 at 4:49 AM
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In Arizona there is no time period for separation required to allow the filing of a petition for dissolution.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 4:56 PM
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In Texas you can file for divorce while you are still living together. There is no required separation period before filing for divorce. However you cannot be divorces until the petition for divorce has been on file for 60 days.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 4:54 PM
About one second. You can file even while you are still living together if the two of you are "finished".
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 4:53 PM
You don't have be separated to file for divorce. In answer to your question, you can file any time you so desire.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:37 PM
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In Idaho, you do not have to be separated from your spouse to file for divorce. I don't know about other states.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:23 PM
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In Florida, there is no required waiting period for separation prior to filing for divorce. Florida does not have a legal separation time period.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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In Michigan and is unnecessary for you to be separated from your spouse before filing a divorce.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:08 PM
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There is no requirement for separation in Arizona unless you have a convenient marriage. Then you will definitely want to consult an attorney about how you can proceed with a divorce.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:08 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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There is no time period during which you must be separated. In fact, you do not have to be separated at all in order to file for a divorce.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:06 PM
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Utah has no requirement that you be separated for any minimum period of time before you can file for divorce.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Ventura, CA
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You can file while still together. There is no minimum separation time in California.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:04 PM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Menasha, WI
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You don't have to be separated, you can file anytime.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Social Security Disability Attorney serving Melbourne, FL
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There is no separation period required in Florida.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2014 at 12:03 PM