Can I live with someone romantically if separated for 2 years but not legally divorced?
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Can I live with someone romantically if separated for 2 years but not legally divorced?
I have been separated for a little more than 2 years from my ex, but due to cost, we have not been able to get legally divorced.I am currently looking into what I maybe able to do when wanting to move
in/live with someone in a romantic manner without having to worry about my ex trying to claim adultery and take me to court over that situation. We have had separate addresses for 2 years and have been filing single on our taxes for 2 years as well. I do know that my state does not acknowledge
Asked on December 4, 2017 under Family Law, South Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If you can not afford a full fledged divorce in South Carolina, can you go before a Family Court Judge and get what is called an Order of Separation and Maintenance? Generally Family Court is a place for pro-se litigants to do things on your own. If your husband agrees then go together and ask the court to issue the order, which will have the same effect as a legal separation. Good luck.
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