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J. Legal Separation (Family Code, Art. 55-67)

Question:

Sandra and Rafael have been married for 10 years and have two children. However, their marriage has been on the rocks for the past few years due to constant arguments and irreconcilable differences. As a last resort, Sandra filed a petition for legal separation. After carefully reviewing their case, the court granted the legal separation and issued a decree finalizing the separation.

Based on this scenario and the provisions of the Family Code, answer the following questions:

1. What are the grounds for legal separation under the Family Code? Discuss each ground briefly.
2. What are the effects of legal separation on the spouses and their property?
3. What happens to the custody and support of the children in a legal separation?
4. Can Sandra and Rafael get remarried after obtaining a decree of legal separation? Explain your answer.