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Separation Symbol in a Genogram

Separation is shown in a genogram by a single slash across the line that joins the couple. Two slashes would mean divorce. Add the year of separation next to the slash.

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Fig. 1 — Separation exampleOpen in Genogram Maker
  • Separated
  • Divorced

What it means

  • Use it for couples who no longer live together but have not divorced, married or not.
  • For an unmarried couple who lived together and split up, the partner line is dashed and carries the single slash.

Compared with similar symbols

SeparatedOne slash.
DivorcedTwo slashes.

When to use it

  • Married couples living apart without a divorce.
  • Cohabiting couples who have split up.

Common mistakes

  • Using two slashes for a separation.
  • Deleting the partner line when the couple splits.

Genogram Maker draws this symbol for you and adds it to the key automatically. Open the example above and edit it.