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== B. Separated Spouse == | == B. Separated Spouse == | ||
Under WESA, two persons cease being spouses if: | Under ''WESA'', two persons cease being spouses if: | ||
:a) In the case of a marriage, they live separate and apart for at least two years, with '''one or both of them''' having formed the intention during that time to live separate and apart '''permanently''', or an event occurs that causes an interest in family property, as defined in Part 5 [Property Division] of the ''Family Law Act'', to arise pursuant to | :a) In the case of a marriage, they live separate and apart for at least two years, with '''one or both of them''' having formed the intention during that time to live separate and apart '''permanently''', or an event occurs that causes an interest in family property, as defined in Part 5 [Property Division] of the ''Family Law Act'', to arise pursuant to section 2(2)(a) of ''WESA''. | ||
:b) In the case of a marriage-like relationship, one or both persons terminate the relationship. | :b) In the case of a marriage-like relationship, one or both persons terminate the relationship. | ||
