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Couples who wish to make their split more binding can potentially obtain a court order to legally separate. Typically, such contracts spell out the terms of the agreement, including alimony, property, debt, and child-related issues.

Washington State does not require the spouses to be separated, or live separate and apart, before filing for divorce.

The process is like and uses many of the same forms as divorce. You start by filing FL Divorce Form 203, Petition for Legal Separation. You can get this form from the court forms list at .courts.wa.gov/forms, or you can use one of our Do-It-Yourself packets: File for Legal Separation with Children.

Couples choose legal separation for these benefits: Most Washington counties have no 90-day waiting period for the terms of a legal separation agreement to take effect. Separation does not typically have the same social stigma as divorce.

Legal separation in Washington State allows you and your spouse to obtain a court approved Decree of Legal Separation. However, legal separation is not required before filing or obtaining a divorce in Washington.

The summons and petition (or joint petition) for divorce or legal separation and confidential petition addendum must be filed and a fee paid to the Clerk of Circuit Court. (Note: There is a mandatory 120-day waiting period before the court can hear the final hearing.)

There's a mandatory waiting period of 90 days from the time you file until the judge can act on your case. Couples should use this time to negotiate the terms of the separation, including property division, financial issues, and child custody. If there are still disputed issues, the judge will decide for you.

So, what is the difference between employment separation and resignation? Employment separation is a general term to cover all the ways employment can end, including retirement. Resignation is when an employee quits, whether to avoid discipline or for another reason.