While there is no law prohibiting dating while going through a divorce, doing so could still affect the legal proceedings between you and your soon-to-be-former spouse in a few ways: If you date a new person, and especially if you move in with them, the court may decide you need less assistance, if any.

What happens if you date during a divorce?

Most divorce attorneys recommend against dating while a divorce is pending because dating can increase both the cost and the aggravation that a divorce entails. Judges may not directly “punish” a divorcing spouse for dating, but again, dating may affect the final divorce settlement.

What is considered adultery in divorce?

Adultery is when a spouse has a sexual relationship outside the marriage. Some states still require one spouse to allege fault, or that one spouse has acted in a way that justifies a divorce. In states where fault is required or allowed, adultery can be the reason for your divorce.

Is it cheating to date while separated?

Couples who are separated, whether informally or legally, are still married in the eyes of the law, regardless of how independent their lives have become. This means that if either spouse has a sexual relationship with another person during the separation period, they have probably committed adultery.