A good rule of thumb is to wait until after youre divorced to begin dating and then only introduce your children to a partner after youve been dating for at least six months. Dont get pregnant or impregnate someone before your divorce is final.

How long do you have to be married to get half of spouses retirement?

You can receive up to 50% of your spouses Social Security benefit. You can apply for benefits if you have been married for at least one year. If you have been divorced for at least two years, you can apply if the marriage lasted 10 or more years.