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# Legal Separation

## Latest entries

- [Can I get an Automatic Divorce after a Long Separation? Myth Resolved](https://ffmediation.com/can-i-get-an-automatic-divorce-after-a-long-separation/) — Marriage doesn’t automatically end just because you’re living apart. For many couples in California, the belief that long-term separation leads to an automatic divorce is a misconception that can have serious legal and financial consequences.
Opting for legal paths like divorce and legal separation can protect you from going into a vulnerable position regarding property division and spousal support issues in California.
- [How to File for Legal Separation in California (Step-by-Step Guide)](https://ffmediation.com/california-legal-separation-divorce/) — Dina HaddadFounder Attorney-Mediator and California's Top-Rated Super Lawyer View Profile Facebook Linkedin X-twitter Youtube Content Looking for Expert Help? Dina Haddad and her team are here to...