is it adultery when you are seperated?

Question

I think it is, just because a couple are not living happily as man and wife, they are still classed as married in the eyes of the law

If a couple meet and they are separated from their husbands/wifes, it is still adultery right?

JUST SO YOU KNOW: its not me in this predicament, its a question that has been bugging me for ages!

Answer 1

Yes, because that person is still married in the eyes of the law. Until you actually sign divorce papers it's called adultery and the other spouse can still take you to the cleaners for it too.

Answer 2

I think you need to look at the details of the separation. If the separation is the first step towards a divorce (which if someone is out in the dating scene again I would hope they are looking to divorce) then I wouldn't see it as adultery because obviously the married relationship is gone.

But if the couple is separated with the intent to get back together (ie: doing marital counseling) then yes, I could see having sex outside the relationship as adultery.

Its the details of the separation that should be looked at.

Answer 3

I have split from my Ex husband. I am now seeing someone who I met after the separation. I told my solicitor and she said in theory it is adultery as we are legally still married even though I am filing for divorce

Answer 4

No it isn't. Seperated means just that - NOT together. Sometimes when you seperate it can take 2 years to finally get a divorce. What a mess if we all had to stay faithful to a man we hated just because we were married on paper. The courts don't see it as adultery either unless you are living as man and wife xxxxxx

Answer 5

I know technically you are still married but if living apart and going ahead with divorce or it is a no return situation then I do not see another relationship as adultery.

Answer 6

The definition of 'adultery` is pretty vague.
Some think it's any sex at all outside of marriage.
Some think it's only sex with a married person
other than your spouse.
Marriage is an agreement between two people, and
at least part of that agreement should be in their
definition of, and attitude towards adultery.
Your definition doesn't apply to others except your spouse.
Why does the behavior of others, which is their
business, "bug you"?

Answer 7

If your spouse says "I have fallen out of love with you" don't panic. It doesn't mean your marriage is over. It doesn't even mean they don't love you. How to get your spouse to love you again https://tr.im/OSRgn

What it does mean is that your spouse has lost their way, or doesn't understand the many stages love and a relationship goes through.

You are being called to take charge of the situation, guide your spouse towards understanding this process, and even begin to rekindle your relationship.

The key to success is in understanding what is happening in your marriage and the role that love plays. It's very easy for us to connect losing the feelings of being in love with actual loving when it is not really the case.

Answer 8

if a man and woman lived a separate life but did not annul there marriage then they still are technically married and yes it is still considered adultery when they engage in another relationship before they have there marriage annuled,its all about laws of technicality,

Answer 9

Once you are seperated, you can do as like. Adultery can only be when a man or a woman has a liason with another persom while they are living together. I do think that your question is the most stupid I have ever seen in my life.

Answer 10

The law says it is but no if somebody doesn't want to love you anymore and you two are separated why can't you find someone who will. The law should change that rule. It should be if a spouse separates from his or her partner then both partners are free to be with another person.