When two people decide their marriage isn’t working, they may file for divorce right away. However, others may opt to separate and then divorce down the road if reconciliation is no longer a viable option. For you and your spouse to make the decision that works best for your situation, you first need to understand what the differences are between the two options.

While some people in New York State file for divorce when they want to end their marriage, others opt for a less-permanent solution by legally separating. Although plenty of couples who choose legal separation over divorce don’t have any reconciliation plans, others may try to work it out and get back together at a later date.