Can I date before my divorce is finalized? Michigan
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Can I date before my divorce is finalized? Michigan
Last week I filed for divorce with
children in Michigan. We’ve been married
for 7 years on 1/27/18. There is no
property to divide, we’ve agreed on
custody and visitation arrangements.
We’ve been extremely unhappy for 4
years, and emotionally separated for the
last 2 years sleeping in separate
rooms, only talking about the kids etc.
The person I’d like to date has been a
close friend for 12 years,so I know him
very well. I would only see him when the
kids are with their dad during his
visitation so the kid’s wouldn’t be
around them. My kids have and always
will be my first priority. I’m pretty
sure my soon to be ex is dating, but I
don’t want to do anything that would
slow down the divorce. Any advice would
be greatly appreciated
Asked on January 14, 2018 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
There is no simple answer to this question. While it seems that it should not be an issue given the no-fault divorce statutes, it can become an issue in custody faster than you think. While you say that you and your soon to be ex have agreed on same, I would wait until you sign a Stipulation of Settlement before getting involved. Being that it has been only a short time since filing there is no appearance of impropriety. Good luck.
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