There are three main types of separation: trial, permanent, and legal. 1. Trial separation. Trial separation occurs when you and your spouse decide to spend time apart without pursuing a permanent end to your marriage. You can enter into a trial separation for a specific or open-ended amount of time. More @Wikipedia
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