QuestionIs it a legal separation?
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Have been separated over 11 yrs. We live in completely different areas, not even the same state. I was told that after a certain amount of time like this a marraige would be considered like a divorce in Calif. Is this true? Especially since he has very bad health problems and if he would die would I be held accountable for all his bills?
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Hi Stacy~
No, even in CA it's not an automatic divorce (no states do this). You still must obtain a legal divorce by going before a judge. It's not that hard to get a divorce. The only problem that draws out the divorce process is when it's contested--and then it can end up costing more time and money to get one.
Here is a great divorce web site. It is: www.divorcenet.com click on the state in which you reside. It will give you divorce laws of your state, along with other info you may find helpful.
AnswerHi Stacy~
It's not a legal separation unless you've gone to court to make it a legal separation. It's just considered a separation. A legal separation is just a fancy term for going to court and starting the divorce process by legally separating, so that each party protects themselves and property, etc.
If you have any further questions please feel free to ask.
