QUESTION
in order to file for divorce does the person have to be separated for a certain amount of time
Asked on Sep 22nd, 2013 on Divorce - New Jersey
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We obviously are not together but the spouse won't leave the house. Will I be able to file for divorce anyway?
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If your cause of action is separation then you have to be living apart for 18 months. If not, then you can plead irreconcilable differences, and file for divorce without separation.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship