Georgia law allows for spouses to determine guidelines and rules for their separation without getting divorced. Some spouses wish to go this route for religious reasons or maybe the parties feel there is a hope of getting back together.
A separate maintenance order specifies a married couple’s rights and responsibilities while they are living apart. The parties are still married at the end of the case.
The law on Separate Maintenance can be tricky to navigate. It must be done correctly to ensure you are protected down the road.