((Liz))
I truly hate that things seem to be escalting down this rocky path for you ~ I can imagine it is very heartbreaking and overwhelming ~
From what I understand since divorce can be obtain quickly in some cases, many States have basically done away with "Legal Separation" or the status "Legal Separation" really doesn't mean anything ~
But as you stated each State has different ~ so as others have suggested a Legal consultation would probably be your most informative route
Wishing you the best ~
Pink hugs,