legal separation n a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart n (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order) Synonym(s) judicial separation separation
News & Articles legal separation Correction: Vital Statistics Vital statistics: A decree of legal separation was issued for James Carrillo and Anastasia Ramos. Incorrect information was listed in Vital Statistics on Page C4 on Tuesday. June 11, 2013 - The Columbian