In many countries legal separation is a legal step married couples can take towards divorce. In many cases the couple is only considered legally separated if a court has recognized their separation. However, even with a legal separation, couples may choose to remain married.
Some countries and some states within the United States require a period of legal separation before a a couple can divorce. Laws vary from state to state and from country to country.
HUSBAND WANTS A LEGAL SEPARATION
MY HUSBAND WANTS A LEGAL SEPARATION AND WE both have filed for divorce because I thought he was filing and I didnt want to lose my kids they are 8 and 5 he wants to try this but he wants to divide the kids him have them mon, tues, wed, thurs, and me have them fri, sat, and sun I dont agree because I wouldnt see or be apart of my kids life while they are in school should I do this or will it look like I have given up my kids. Also would this be a waste of my time.