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Legal separation allows spouses to live apart while remaining legally married, often to work on issues such as property division and child custody. Divorce, on the other hand, legally ends the marriage and resolves these issues permanently.

Child custody is determined based on the best interests of the child, considering factors such as the child’s needs, each parent’s ability to meet those needs, the child’s relationship with each parent, and any history of domestic violence or abuse.

Child support is calculated based on factors including each parent’s income, the child’s needs, the custodial arrangement, and the standard of living the child would have enjoyed if the marriage had not ended.

Yes, child custody and support agreements can be modified if there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a change in income, relocation, or changes in the child’s needs or preferences.

The adoption process involves several steps, including a home study, legal documentation, and court hearings. The process can vary depending on whether the adoption is through an agency, private, or international, but it always requires legal approval from the court.