Would This Reset the Clock?

Question of the Day:

My husband left on 9/23. He is coming back 11/2 and the Legal Separation papers will be signed then. He claims he has nowhere to stay and would like to stay in the guest room for a week. Would this reset the clock for separation? – RM

Answer:

RM: It depends on how your state defines separation.  For example, in MD, which requires the parties live under separate roofs, it would reset the clock.  In DC, it would not.