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Researchers found that the average separation lasts a year or less. For couples who eventually reconciled, most did so within the first two years. Beyond two years, there is little chance that a couple will reconcile. Many couples who end up divorcing do so after three or four years of separation. A few separations last more than 10 years. Those relationships tend to result in an ongoing separation where complicating factors prevent the couple from divorcing.
If you divorce after a separation and your case goes to court, a judge is likely to assume that since you were satisfied with the separation agreement, the agreement should carry over to the divorce settlement agreement. Remaining married for 10 years or more also means being able to take advantage of certain social security benefits for a spouse. 2  If the decision to divorce is made, the legal separation agreement can be converted into a divorce settlement agreement.