Separation Date
The separation date is the day a married couple stopped living together as spouses, often when one moves out or the marriage effectively ends. In Florida, this date matters far less than in many states because Florida has no legal separation status and is a no-fault divorce state. It can still be relevant when classifying which assets and debts are marital versus separate, since Florida generally treats property acquired up to the date the divorce petition is filed as marital.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
The date spouses ceased cohabiting as a married couple. Under F.S. §61.075, the cutoff for identifying marital assets and liabilities is ordinarily the date the dissolution petition is filed or a date set in a valid settlement agreement, not the informal separation date.
Example
Because the couple kept separate finances after their separation date, they had to document which accounts were opened before the petition was filed.
Related Statutes
- 61.075
Related Terms
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