This has the benefit of allowing spouses to begin to move on with their lives before taking the final step of divorce. (info.legalzoom.com)
For any number of reasons, spouses might want to live separately for a while before taking the final step to officially terminate their marriage. (info.legalzoom.com)
These precious animals are lovingly cared for in foster homes until an appropriate forever home is found so they can take their final step into a happy new life! (littlewhitedogrescue.org)