Does he have to move out if we need to separate in order to divorce?
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Does he have to move out if we need to separate in order to divorce?
My husband and I are splitting up and are getting a divorce. To my understanding in order to do that, we have to be separated for 6-12 months. My husband is a very mentally, physically, and verbally abusive man. We fight, fuss, etc.and it is starting to affect my children. When we came to the conclusion together that we needed to go our separate ways, we agreed upon a lot of things. One, which I have in writing, was that he would continue to reside at our residence until next month. It also breaks down rent and move out date.
Asked on September 15, 2011 under Family Law, Virginia
Answers:
Rhonda L. Patterson / The Patterson Law Office
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The short answer is not necessarily.
Divorce laws vary by state; however, typically a couple can be considered "separated" even if they still live under the same roof, so long as they do not engage in sexual relations and hold themselves out as separated, instead of married. Some facts that could help is if the parties sleep in separate rooms, use separate doors to the home and do separate grocery shopping.
I would recommend contacting an attorney familiar with your jurisdiction to discuss any nuances.
Rhonda L. Patterson
The Patterson Law Office
www.thepattersonlawoffice.com
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