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Separation & divorce

Separation is when you and your partner stop living together in a domestic or marriage-like relationship. There are no legal processes to become separated.

Divorce is the official ending of marriage. You can apply to the court for a divorce together or on your own.

A divorce does not sort out issues relating to children or property. These arrangements must be made separately. See 'Parenting' and 'Dividing your property' (links below) for more information.

More information

Divorce

Parenting

Dividing your property

Separation