It’s important to keep several factors in mind during any separation. In that case, a trial separation might be the best course of action.
Another partner may want to move on because the other partner is abusive to them or their children. One partner may not be happy in the marriage and may not have been happy in the marriage for many years. However, sometimes, things are simply not working out. Many married couples want to stay together even when times are tough. The decision to legally separate is not one that most couples make lightly. The Importance of Legal Separation in the Divorce Process