Am I Allowed To Date Someone New While My Divorce Is Pending?

can you date someone during your divorceA very common question among individuals who are going through a divorce process for the very first time is…

Can I Date Someone During My Divorce – Before It’s Final?

The short answer is yes.

Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce.  All you need is the jurisdictional requirements and that one person wants to get divorced.  Once you have that, Florida will likely have the ability to render the conclusion you desire.

Moreover, as it relates to simply getting the divorce itself (i.e., going from married to single), it’s not something that will likely come up.

What To Know About Dating During A Divorce

Your personal life is your business.  However, there are some exceptions to this where the new girlfriend/boyfriend may become involved and/or affect your outcome.  So, be careful who you’re hanging around now, as well as with some of the actions you take.

For example, if your case is one that involves children, you’re going to want to be sure your new significant other will not have an effect on your ability to see your children.

If your new significant other has, among other things, for example, committed domestic violence, has a lengthy criminal history, has substance abuse issues, and/or was convicted of a sex crime, you may want to think about how your new relationship may affect your case.

Individuals like that will no doubt have an effect on the court’s decisions regarding things like parental responsibility and timesharing.

On the other hand, it can also be foreseeable that even with a new girlfriend/boyfriend that is as clean as a whistle, your relationship still may come up if you’re spending down your marital assets improperly on this new person.

Such acts could be considered dissipation and/or waste of the marital estate and have a major impact on your case.  A good rule of thumb is that no one will likely care about who you’re dating now, unless you give the court reason to care.

These are just a few examples of how something like this could come up, not an exhaustive list.

Every situation is unique. If you’re unsure about your own situation, feel to contact Men’s Rights Law Firm today at 239-829-0166 or email us.  We’re here to help.