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Term Definition Trial Separation - when a couple lives apart trying to decide whether to reconcile or divorce.
Application in Divorce Very often couples who cannot get along decide to live apart for a time to clear the air. residence.

Trial separations are often "informal" in that there is no written separation agreement.

If a couples decides that the marriage is over, the trial separation and a period of time that is preliminary to a divorce.

See also Legal Separation.