Can Separation Save Your Marriage?
A communication plan set into place can ease confusion and establish how often each spouse wants to talk about the relationship, when it's OK to call or visit, and so on. It's always a good idea to see a marriage and family therapist during the process, before you choose to separate, during the separation and afterward. A therapist can act as a neutral third party, assessing whether or not a separation is a good idea, is effective and ultimately achieved its goals. Before you choose to separate, see a family law attorney. It may be a reality check for those wishing to divorce. An attorney also can inform you of your state's laws about separation and how it affects divorce, should you choose that route.