Judicial Separation (Noun)
Meaning
A judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The couple opted for a judicial separation instead of a divorce to maintain certain benefits and ties to each other.
- A judicial separation was granted to the couple, allowing them to live apart while still being legally married.
- The court's decision on the judicial separation outlined the financial responsibilities of each spouse during their time apart.
- After years of living separately, the couple decided to formalize their arrangement through a judicial separation.
- The judicial separation agreement included provisions for child custody, spousal support, and property division.