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Separation Maintenance

Maintenance during the period of living apart.

From separation until the divorce becomes final, the economically weaker spouse can claim separation maintenance. It is meant to secure the previous standard of living. It cannot be effectively waived for the future.

The relevant statutes

§ 1361 BGB

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