a mensa et thoro การใช้

• There are several reasons why a couple might seek " a mensa et thoro " separation.
• Under canon law, spouses could be granted a " divorce a mensa et thoro " ( " divorce from bed-and-board " ).
• What is today referred to as  separate maintenance ( or " legal separation " ) was termed " divorce a mensa et thoro " ( " divorce from bed-and-board " ).
• What is today referred to as " separate maintenance " ( or " legal separation " ) was termed " divorce a mensa et thoro " ( " divorce from bed-and-board " ).
• Spouses may also request an " a mensa et thoro " separation to protect themselves from accusations of desertion or abandonment such as in cases where one must depart from the other for an extended period of time.
• Sometimes, an " a mensa et thoro " separation is used when one partner is said to be emotionally, verbally, or physically abusive, keeping the marriage in existence while the two spouses are physically separated.
• When the requirements of burden of proof for a divorce are difficult to meet, in most jurisdictions, an " a mensa et thoro " ruling assures the couple a slot in the court's schedule whenever they file for a full divorce, by showing that they were both serious about their separation.
• In some legal jurisdictions, including entire countries, it can be difficult to get a full and final divorce, but if the spouses are already separated " a mensa et thoro " for an extended period of time ( for example, three years ), the court may decide to grant a full and final divorce.