You and your spouse have agreed to get a divorce and are already several months into the process. Granted, things are moving along slower than you may want with certain negotiations, but the bottom line is that they’re moving forward. This is the good news. The not-so-good news is that you’re not used to being alone and are strongly considering returning to the dating scene. Is this a good idea, though? Can you date someone during a divorce?
From our perspective, the question isn’t “Can you date someone during your divorce?” Rather, it’s “Should you date during a divorce?”
Dating at any time in your life is a personal decision that only you can make. That said, dating during a divorce creates an extra and perhaps unwanted layer of emotional, legal, and practical implications that you should strongly consider before pushing forward.
Reasons Why You May Want To Think Twice About Dating During Divorce?
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It’s technically considered adultery.
You and your spouse may be getting divorced, but until everything is finalized, you’re technically still married in the eyes of the law. As a result, your choice to date someone else could have a negative impact on key decisions related to child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and more.
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The judge may not take too kindly to it.
To piggyback on the previous reason, the judge overseeing your divorce may take your decision to date as a lack of respect for the legal process and your spouse. They may also see it as a sign that you’re not fully committed to resolving your current marriage. As a result, their decisions could be influenced in ways you didn’t anticipate.
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Emotional readiness
In these situations, you must ask yourself whether you can start dating again. The end of your marriage can get pretty emotional, and while you feel like dating might help, it might end up being more of a detriment.
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Think of your children.
Dating during divorce or at any stage after a divorce can be hard on your kids. They may not understand what is happening. Furthermore, your spouse could argue that this new relationship harms the children.
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Timing
Overall, many people who have considered dating during divorce ultimately choose not to because they realize it’s not the right time. More often than not, it’s better to let some time pass after the divorce is final before you start thinking about dating.
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