legal separation

noun

1. judicial separation.

legal separation

noun

1. another term (esp US) for judicial separation

Example Sentences

Both clients are 70 and they’re considering legal separation or divorce.

From Los Angeles Times

“Unable to see any future in a relationship conducted on these terms, he decided he had no choice but to ask his wife for a legal separation.”

From Seattle Times

However, divorce attorneys do recommend that their clients initiate proceedings for legal separation as soon as possible.

From Encyclopedia.com

The couple, who married in 1993, had not lived together for two years at the time of their legal separation.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement from the prime minister’s office said they both have signed a legal separation agreement.

From Washington Times