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How do I show that a couple have separated as a relationship event. The options in the drop down men

User15959292796863531248
User15959292796863531248
August 22, 2020 edited February 12, 2021 in Family Tree
How do I show that a couple have separated as a relationship event. The options in the drop down menu do not have an option for this.
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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 22, 2020

    @Craig Petrie​ 

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    Graig

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    'Yes', you are correct ...

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    The ONLY current available 'Events' of the 'breakdown' of a "Couple Relationship", are "Annulment"; and, "Divorce".

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    There is NO available 'Event' such as "Separated"; whether, that be 'legally' (ie. "Officially") or otherwise.

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    In answer to your question: As a "Note" in a NUMBER of ways/places ...

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    Firstly ...

    In the "Reason This Information Is Correct" under the existing relationship "Event" (ie. as an "Addendum" to the existing 'Event"; which, indicates the "Separation").

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    Secondly ...

    Under the "Couple Relationship", and, down to the "Relationship Notes"; as, a new "Note".

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    Thirdly ...

    For BOTH individuals/persons, under the "Other Information" Section; as, at least, a "Custom Fact"; but, also as a "Custom Event", if the 'Date' and 'Place' are know (especially, it was a 'legally' documented "Separation".)

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    As an aside ...

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    We have been advised by 'FamilySearch' (through another longtime Forum) that the "Couple Relationship" part of "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' is undergoing a major 'revamp', we will have to wait and see ...

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    I hope this helps.

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    Brett

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    ps: You may wish to provide "Feedback" to 'FamilySearch", suggesting an additional "Event" such as "Separation" for a "Couple Relationship".

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    You can do such through the "Feedback" link at the bottom of most pages/screens; and, leaving the "Suggestion or Compliment" marked/checked; and, selecting the 'Button' to "Share your idea". That will take you the the 'FamilySearch' ("GetSatisfaction") 'Feedback' Forum where you can "Share an Idea".

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  • GregHampson
    GregHampson ✭
    February 6, 2022

    Just to add a bit of support to this suggestion.

    The ability to add an "event" of Separation would help a lot, as family histories are not always easy to record.

    There can sometimes be considerable time between separation and the finalisation of the divorce process, at the moment, it is not possible to reflect this.

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  • Sanra
    Sanra ✭✭✭✭
    February 7, 2022

    About adding a Separation notation, you can always put your suggestion in the "Suggest and Idea" section. It might be added later, especially if several users have the same request. It is worth a try.

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