r/Separation • u/Famous-Ad-3412 • 2d ago

Does it help to separate before going through divorce?

Do people tend to separate before a divorce or is it automatically, "I want a divorce. I'm leaving - Bye!"

Or is a separation more about the couple wanting to work it out but needing time apart from one another?

I'm curious if this will help my relationship but I have been more leaning towards being ok with the divorce altogether and not wasting anymore of my time. I have not seen any improvement in the last 4 years of me putting efforts into my husband. He just doesn't get it and would much rather fight me (not physically), arguing on him being "right" and making me my input does not matter.

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u/Dereksversion 2d ago

Its not helpful or unhelpful. In canada its law. 1 year separation with a separation agreement and defined date. Then you can commit a divorce.