living apart

living apart
Separation of husband and wife, ignoring the marital relationship and with design or agreement to be separated. 26 Am J1st Husband and Wife § 7. Living in the same house or place of residence but not in an actual marital relationship. 26 Am J1st H & W § 7.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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