Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Legal Separation

What are the legal guidelines for legal seperation in the state of Kentucky. We have been living seperately for 4 years now.


Asked on 3/27/06, 9:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martin Kasdan, Jr. Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law

Re: Legal Separation

Under KY law, a "legal separation" is a divorce in virtually all respects other than the name. It is a legal status, achieved through the courts, not just an acknowledgment of the fact of living apart. It is most commonly used as an alternative to divorce for those whose religious beliefs do not condone divorce, or for health insurance purposes where a company will continue a "separated" spouse on a policy, but not a "divorced" one.

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Answered on 3/28/06, 10:05 pm


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