"Marital separation" refers to a situation where a married couple decides to live apart temporarily or permanently, without getting divorced. It means they are no longer living together or sharing a home, but they are still legally married.
Each state may call this agreement by a different title, such as a marital settlement agreement, marital separation agreement, or divorce settlement agreement form. (rocketlawyer.com)
Two studies of the factors that contribute to marital and child adjustment following marital separation. (oslc.org)
Some people who are facing marital separation discover marital debts which have been incurred by their spouses without their knowledge or consent. (pollockbegg.com)