separated

adjective

sep·​a·​rat·​ed
ˈse-pə-ˌrā-təd
: being in a state of estrangement between spouses usually requiring the maintenance of separate residences and the intent to live apart permanently : being in a state of separation
has been separated for a year

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“Separated.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/separated. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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