If I separate from my husband can we legally date other people?
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If I separate from my husband can we legally date other people?
We are both in the military.
Asked on September 22, 2010 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I would really not suggest it unless you have a formal separation agreement in place in some way. You can have a separation agreement that you have agreed to - it is a contract between the two of you and you can agree that the marriage has ended and that you can date other people and that it will not be grounds for divorce (it is not worded in that way but you get the idea) or you file for a formal separation or for divorce, which sets a "date certain" that tells the courts this marriage is over and anything that comes after has no effect on before. It has to do with financials as well and really should be considered before you start to date. Good luck.
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