When you separate from your partner, there are things you'll need to work out. The partner you’re separating from could be your husband, wife or civil partner - even if you’re not divorcing or ending your civil partnership straight away. You need to have been married for at least 1 year before you can divorce or end your civil partnership. It could also be a partner you live with or have children with, but who isn’t your husband, wife or civil partner. When you separate from your partner, you might need to work out things like: where your children will live and how often they’ll see...