Dear Pullingout:
Great question. I would argue that it does, but I would also need to know more about the building and if you still go into the marital residence on a daily basis for anything. If you do go into the marital residence, I would disagree that it would work for your separation. Also, I think that the building would need a separate address. So, my final answer is that I would need more information for a definite answer, but I think it could work if the building has a separate mailing address from the house and you do not go back into the house to get more stuff or use the “facilities”. Best of luck
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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919-787-6668
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