2007-12-27 03:17:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Once you have leagally seperated you are able to live your life as if you was divorced..Other than maybe getting remarried...Your papers should tell you this or call your attorney.
2007-12-27 03:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by michelle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to a lawyer and have a legal separation agreement done. It states something to the effect the two of you will live separate lives unencumbered by any additional liens, and expenses incurred, as if you were not married. While that legally gives you the right to date as if single, it is still frowned upon by the courts. Your spouse's lawyer is usually the one that points this out. However, the good part about a legal separation agreement, is it often times helps in the instances where one spouse continues to use charge cards and build up huge bills during a divorce process. This agreement, when introduced later, shows the court that one of the parties involved, (usually the one who did not run up the debts), had the forethought to be money-smart. Good luck.
2007-12-27 03:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by xp2c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same boat, I needed to date! All people going through a divorce at least think about it. I don't think its wrong, as long as your absolutley positive its over. My X is marrying another woman and we have only decided to get a divorce like 5 months ago. of course she is the reason for the divorce but hey, he is happy now. I will be some day, if you decide not to date and be a mayrtr, then atleast find some way to et you some male attention, maybe not sex but at least something that makes you feel good. Like a guy to flirt with or give a compliment to a guy just to see them smile. You have had male attention for years now, Weaning the need doesnt happen in a day or even a year for some. Have fun and if anyone says your wrong tell them to get a divorce and try it. It says in the bible that if he strays to let him go. Also it says that God will lead you through everything , I think your asking the wrong persons, Ask yourself, God and if your really nice....ask your ex how he feels about it. Then follow God and yourself, and do the opposite of whatever your ex tells you. He retarded anyways for contributing to your marriage downfall. You seem like a woman of integrity.
2007-12-27 03:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by Christine D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it depends where you are in the world and the law but in Canada, if you are still legally married it is still considered adultery. Most people don't get divorces here on those grounds anymore so it's a rather moot point.
If you had a spouse that wanted to make a point like you cheated on them throughout the marriage then more than likely it would be brought up.
2007-12-27 03:28:53 · answer #4 · answered by Martin R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Kansas and it is a no fault divorce state. I asked my lawyer the same question. He said I was able to date at any time. I started seeing someone a few months after I separated and I and still with him now after my divorce was final. But always ask your lawyer first, because the legality depends on which state you live. Moving on ASAP is wonderful...good luck!
2007-12-27 03:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Destiny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, legally it's ok. There is nothing illegal about committing adultery either.
But why would you want to date when you have unfinished emotional business and baggage from your divorce?
I don't know about you, but divorce has taken me on an emotional roller coaster, and brought out sides of me that were never there before.
To make a long story short, work on you for a while. Dating other people to keep you occupied isn't really all that healthy. You'll be bringing unnecessary baggage to the table.
2007-12-27 03:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by I do 26.2 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
sure, you can date while your married and living together if you want. there are no laws against it (unless its a child). most courts dont find adultery as a reason for divorce. the only person that's going to have a problem is your spouse, they wont like the idea and will tell their lawyer and yours for you to stop living before we are divorced. after all they dont want you to be happy, probably never did. but I see you learned nothing, aren't you going to try single for a while?
2007-12-27 03:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not a legal separation (you're simply living apart while you wait for the divorce to be finalized), it can hurt you, especially in cases of child custody.
2007-12-27 03:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by xK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Legally no...You are still married as far as the law is concerned. Watch your step...things you do before divorce is final can be held against you.
2007-12-27 03:26:50 · answer #9 · answered by wilma s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am going through a similar situation but I think if you are not with that person and have no intentions of getting back with the ex then yes it is leagaly if your separated it is ok to date other people as long as its in writing that you are separated
2007-12-27 03:21:46 · answer #10 · answered by Texas in my soul 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋