Trial separation

There comes a time in many marriages when a separation is necessary. Marriage separations are not one-size-fits-all and what may work for one family may not work for another. These general outlines can help you decide which type makes the most sense for you, but researching your specific state laws or discussing it with a legal specialist is a good idea.

Separating from your husband or wife is the first step toward moving past your broken relationship, but before you officially begin your marriage separation, knowing these 5 tips for how to set healthy boundaries can make the process of getting separated easier for everyone.

When your marriage is a mess, trying a trial separation or a legal separation may seem smart. But unless you follow these 3 rules you can make things worse.

No marriage ends abruptly, or overnight. More often than not, there are many underlying reasons and steps that contribute to separation.

Sometimes, in order to save your marriage, you need to try a trial separation. Follow these rules to give yourselves the best chance of making the time apart productive for both of you.

Separation before reconciliation in marriage is a common scenario. It is not uncommon for couples to go through a period of separation before reconciling. If

Trial separations aren't the best thing for every single marriage, but there are a few reasons you may want to consider it.

Are you in a phase of separation in your marriage and wonder the signs separation will end in divorce?

A separation can be a good first step before you file for divorce or decide to reconcile. But avoid making any of these five common mistakes.

If you and your husband decide to a trial separation, just be prepared for comments from others. They will assume. They will worry. Most of all, they will not know the right things to say. They will think of only two no-no words: marriage problems. Not that it’s any of their business. You’re simply telling them so they won’t have to hear it from someone else, or figure it out, or for there to be an awkward situation later. If you do have a separation, just make sure to coach the people you…