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Jada Pinkett Smith’s revelation about her non-legal separation with Will Smith has sparked a lot of discussions and speculations. However, the couple’s decision to separate without legal paperwork is not uncommon in modern times. Some couples choose to separate without divorce to avoid the legal hassle and paperwork, while others do it for religious or personal reasons. Here are some possible reasons why Jada and Will might have chosen a non-legal separation:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Privacy: Being a celebrity couple, Jada and Will are constantly in the public eye, and their every move is scrutinized. By choosing a non-legal separation, they can keep their personal life private and avoid media attention.<\/p>\n
Flexibility: Legal separation and divorce can be costly and time-consuming. By choosing a non-legal separation, the couple can have more flexibility in terms of their finances and living arrangements. They can also change their minds and reconcile without going through a legal process.<\/p>\n
Children: Jada and Will have two children together, and their well-being is their top priority. By choosing a non-legal separation, they can avoid the emotional trauma that comes with a divorce. They can also co-parent their children without any legal restrictions or custody battles.<\/p>\n
Commitment: Despite their marital troubles, Jada and Will have made a commitment to each other to work through their issues. By choosing a non-legal separation, they can take a break from their marriage without giving up on their commitment to each other. They can also seek counseling and support to improve their relationship.<\/p>\n
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Whatever their reasons might be, Jada and Will’s decision to separate without legal paperwork is a personal one, and we should respect their privacy and their choices. As Jada has said, they will work through whatever comes their way, and we should wish them the best in their journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In an interview on the TODAY show, actress Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she and her actor husband, Will Smith, have been living totally separate lives since 2016. She describes the separation “an essentially a divorce without papers.” The couple, who married in 1997 and share two children, have previously addressed their marital troubles in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":7324,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[1410,1374,1409,1055,48],"ppma_author":[1339],"class_list":{"0":"post-7321","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-celebrity","9":"tag-divorce","10":"tag-marriage","11":"tag-relationships","12":"tag-women"},"yoast_head":"\n
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