Legal separation allows couples to maintain certain marriage benefits while living apart
Choosing to remain legally married while separated can offer several important advantages. Financial benefits often include continued access to shared health insurance coverage, favourable tax filing status, and preserved pension or retirement account rights.
- Maintain coverage under spouse’s workplace health benefits
- Continue filing taxes jointly for potential tax advantages
- Preserve inheritance rights and social security benefits
- Keep military or veteran spouse benefits where applicable
- Allow time for possible reconciliation without legal finality
- Maintain religious or cultural marriage status
This arrangement also provides couples with valuable time to sort out complex financial matters or family situations while preserving their legal protections as a married couple.