-p-500-min.png)
.png)
When am I actually separated?
November 29, 2023
When am I actually separated?
There is no document, per se, to confirm the date of a legal separation.
You are separated from your common law or marriage spouse as soon as one of you makes your intention to end the relationship clear to the other.
To be absolutely clear to your spouse that you are separated, you should put the date of separation in writing to your spouse. This can mean by text message or e-mail.
Lawyer
Kanchan has extensive experience in family law and is the head of the Family Law Group at Kane Shannon Weiler LLP.
Kanchan was born in Vancouver, BC. She spent 8 years of her childhood in her ancestral village in Dhahan, Punjab, India. As a result, she can fluently read, write, and speak Punjabi.
Kanchan graduated from law school at the University of British Columbia in December 2010 and was called to the Bar in BC in March 2012. She articled and practised in Langley, BC for several years and practised in Prince George, BC between 2014 and 2016, before becoming an independent contractor...
Contact
Have questions? Need insight? Our team can assist you in examining your options and determining which path best suits your needs.
*By clicking submit you agree you have read our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
Disclaimer: the information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as a lawyer-client relationship has been established. By checking this box you agree to receive communications from KSW Lawyers, which may include quarterly email Newsletters containing legal updates (may easily unsubscribe at any time).
.png)