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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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CynicalOops
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windyMagician
17:18
that and the post asking for low gpa success stories along with every other identifying detail
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@CynicalOops: tickets to what?
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Dkk
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Nice, I am on bad terms with my siblings so i am getting them nothing and they should get me nothing too and I am getting my mom a gift.
18:16
I just noticed that UMich has the majority of their acceptances really early on. Does anyone know what happens to mid-November applicants? Are we just cooked?
TGM
18:23
How long can I delay sending my fall grades if they hurt my GPA? I’m still waiting on decisions and ideally I’m hoping they decide BEFORE seeing my new grades
TGM
18:27
dropped my GPA below median for a couple of schools I’m applying to, when I was above median before
Dkk
18:32
@TGM: Not long enough to get another transcript to recover.
Dkk
18:33
Honestly you could just wait until someone actually asks for your fall grades. Who knows.
Dkk
18:34
@wigwav: It looks like if below medians it will not help but If applying in November it seems you are still middle of the cycle.
18:34
@wigwav: nah
TGM
18:34
like am I expected to send it unprompted or can I wait until a school requested it
Dkk
18:35
@TGM: Expected to send it unprompted but you can wait and see.
18:36
Is your LSAT also below median?
TGM
18:37
It’s above median, but I’m applying T6 with unimpressive softs, so even with a good LSAT it’s tough
texaslawhopefully
18:38
Yeah, then I would just wait as long as you can to send it
texaslawhopefully
18:38
For like HLS at least, if you wait till J6 then you may already have a decision
TGM
18:39
@texaslawhopefully: alas, haven’t even gotten an interview (applied around thanksgiving)
18:39
Yeah I would delay as long as you have plausible deniability
TGM
18:40
I actually do have a transcript issue that registrar needs to resolve, should I say that
TGM
18:41
(Course marked as Incomplete that’s supposed to be removed)
TGM
18:41
not sure if I should email them to say that, or just hold off on sending it and not give an excuse
18:41
I think I just wouldn’t reach out and if they ask for them then say that
Dkk
18:41
@tgm Yeah sounds good, say that if they ask
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