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A quick definition of legal separation:

Legal separation is when a married couple decides to live apart but still stay married. They might do this for religious reasons or to keep their health or life insurance benefits. Sometimes a judge orders them to separate. It's important to know if a couple is legally separated because it can affect things like a child's citizenship. Legal separation means the government has done something to change the couple's relationship, like a divorce decree.

A more thorough explanation:

Legal separation is a situation where a married couple decides to live apart but remain legally married. This can happen when both parties agree or when a judge orders it. People may choose to legally separate for religious reasons or to keep certain benefits like health or life insurance.

In terms of immigration, legal separation can be defined in two ways. The first is a narrow definition where legal separation means a limited or absolute divorce through a court process. This means that the marital status has been terminated. The second is a broader definition where legal separation requires some formal government action to dissolve or alter the marital relationship by law. In both cases, some kind of government action is needed to legally separate.

For example, if a couple decides to legally separate through a court process, they will need to get a divorce decree. This will officially end their marriage and allow them to live separately. In immigration court, legal separation can be important because a child's citizenship may depend on the marital status of their parents. If the parents are legally separated, it can affect the child's citizenship status.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

tbh kinda losing my mind, I'm visiting my parents in my childhood home and whenever I do this I remember why I never do this aahhaha

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

My dog likes it here tho

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:02

How are youuuuu?

llama

22:26

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: Deep/tough. Feels. Im well working on a project so im happy :)

NemoPropheta

22:28

should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:31

Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

22:31

@NemoPropheta: do it do it

NemoPropheta

22:37

alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test

llama

22:47

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.

llama

22:47

@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:19

I'm intrigued llama

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:21

Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

23:21

I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly

NarrowFaithfulCougar

0:22

@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.

llama

1:23

@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.

RasheedWallaceFan

12:52

@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?

RasheedWallaceFan

12:53

do you have C&F issues or something?

RasheedWallaceFan

12:55

also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?

llama

12:55

@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10

llama

12:57

@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr

NemoPropheta

12:58

are you R&Ring?

llama

13:00

No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.

RasheedWallaceFan

13:10

oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook

RasheedWallaceFan

13:10

got it

Bettercaulsaul

13:33

Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

But it says you withdrew?? :(

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:41

@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms

llama

2:21

While I am unsure of what option you are referring to, I personally just emailed each school and asked for them to hold my app pending my lsat score release.

llama

2:22

Sorry WNE = Western New England not NEL|B

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