Splitting text in Illusutrator

SLIPPING LETTERS....

1- Select your text > go to type > create outlines

2 - Object >  ungroup

3- Click the arrow in layer to reveal the letter compound path

4 - Select the group layer  > paste it above layer 1

5 -  Click layer option > Release to layer (Sequence) 

6 - All your letter have layer  > drag and drop above Layer 1