raphine1 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Is there anyone, someone in Virginia who has actually experienced this situation of the in-house separation? I assume there are no "separation police", so give me examples of what actually goes on. Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
GorillaTheater Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Is your question about the legal aspects of separation in the same house specific to Virginia, or is it more about day-to-day practicalities of sharing a house while legally separated in general? Link to post Share on other sites
carhill Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Since Virginia apparently doesn't grant 'legal separations', what is the form of separation you and your partner/spouse have agreed to? If you're seriously looking to dissolve the partnership, unless you and your partner/spouse are the epitome of amicable, I'd strongly suggest an avenue other than in-house practical separation. Otherwise, at some point, either socially or legally, things will go sideways. A VA attorney is the best source of the legal options and ramifications. As an example of the practical ones, before exW and I divorced, even though the divorce was amicable, she had a new boyfriend moved into the house she received in the divorce. How would that have gone with an in-house separation? Can you see your spouse/partner with a new bed and board-mate in your domicile? Possible! Link to post Share on other sites
Angelica21 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Raphine: Please consult a family law attorney in Virginia to find out exactly what you need to do to prove that you've been legally separated for 6 months and can then proceed with a divorce. It's possible that as long as you file the correct paperwork and forms, nobody will ever ask you about the details of what you did or didn't do while "separated". Although you didn't say much about your situation, I'll describe a few situations that might match yours and why you ask the question. A couple wants a divorce but has reasons why one can't move out and live separately. So you make arrangements to live in the same home and still have that count as 6 months of separation required before divorce proceedings. But maybe your home is small so you want/need to continue to sleep in the same bed even though you never have sex. Or maybe you sleep in separate bedrooms, but you have sex together sometime during those 6 months. So you're wondering what kind of proof is required that you are following the "letter of the law" and the "spirit of the law". That's why you need to consult an attorney. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Lucky Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) That's why you need to consult an attorney. [] Like brain surgery, best left to the experts. Since many attorneys offer an initial free consultation, not much downside in making an appointment... Mr. Lucky Edited July 20, 2016 by a LoveShack.org Moderator Unnecessary Link to post Share on other sites
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