It is not in common to read
articles in newspaper, magazines and
online that indicate that many couples are choosing to sleep in
separate bedrooms in order to get a good night's sleep.
However, does sleeping in separate bedrooms constitute a
separation under the Family Law Act?
The answer – not necessarily.
Provided all the other aspects of the relationship are intact
such as continuing to co-parent children, being seen in public as a
couple on social engagements, sharing family finances, holidaying
together and all the other public aspects that a couple undertakes,
then it will not constitute a separation.
There may be many reasons why people choose to sleep in separate
bedrooms apart from the snoring issue, there may be issues due to
health, unfriendly work hours and shift work.
