DATING DURING DIVORCE: The Do's and Dont's - Morgan Divorce Law Firm

Can I Date During Divorce? - Should You Start dating Before Divorce is Final? Divorce Lawyer Orlando, 407-374-2983 morgandivorcelaw.com/can-i-da...
I am Andrea Morgan, a divorce attorney here in Orlando, Florida. I am frequently asked by my clients whether they are allowed to date while their divorce is pending.
There is nothing in the law that says you cannot date during divorce. But there are some very real reasons why you should not, and at a minimum take heed of some serious pre-cautionary measures if you do.
If you are currently in divorce proceedings and are dating, you fall into one of three categories:
you are dating a person, and that person is the reason you are getting divorced;
you were not actively looking to meet a new someone special, but you did, and now you are dating him or her; or you are currently actively looking for, and found, a person or people to date.
No doubt your spouse is suffering from wounded pride and humiliation already. To go transparent with your new relationship while your divorce is pending will only serve to add insult to injury.Hell hath no fury like a spouse scorned.
The last thing you want is your spouse to set on a course for revenge and retribution during your divorce proceedings. A scorned spouse will take insupportable positions against you out of sheer loathing for you. Which will in turn prolong your divorce case, run up your legal bill to the rafters, and in general make you wish you had never been born.
Take the high road, be respectful, and temporarily bury your new relationship underground until your divorce is over.Besides, watching Netflix on the couch with popcorn is way cheaper than a night out on the town (for more reasons than one).
Hey, I am no stranger to the fact that love happens. Sometimes out of nowhere and sometimes when we least expect. Like after your divorce case is filed but before it is finished.As I have said, there is nothing on the books that says you cannot date during your divorce. However, there is the very real possibility your dating could turn a run-of-the-mill case into a super nasty blood bath.
Will finding out you have a new love interest before you are divorced unnecessarily upset and anger your soon-to-be ex, your children, or both? You betcha. Can you expect to see the ramifications of this in your divorce case? Bingo.
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  • @rustytrombone2357
    @rustytrombone23572 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andrea, this made a lot of sense. Number 3, pretty much the best advice I’ve heard yet. I’ll wait.

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Matt! Really glad it helped, there is nothing new on the planet really. Just situations that are new to us as individuals.

  • @lucybrown728
    @lucybrown7283 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the information’’ . You are honest straightforward and great 👍 information to learn I really appreciated your input ♥️!!!

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lucy, you are so welcome! Very glad it gave you some insights, thank you for sharing your thoughts!

  • @jannadepue6037
    @jannadepue6037 Жыл бұрын

    This attorney is 100 percent right!!

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Janna!

  • @anastasiospelt6152
    @anastasiospelt61524 жыл бұрын

    This was helpful! Thanks for sharing it on FB!

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Anastasios. I'm glad you found it helpful

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome, Anastasia! Glad the insights helped you, that was my goal.

  • @meredithiacrystal
    @meredithiacrystal2 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed ❤️

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am honored! Thanks Meredith 💜

  • @bl2578
    @bl25782 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this advice is from a lawyer to the person getting divorced but I think its shocking how the thoughts, feelings and emotions are completely disregarded of the totally innocent party who has fallen in love with the person not divorced. I am in a situation where I am nearly 2 years into being the person who's relationship is locked in a vault and buried 6 ft under. We have the receipts for when we met and it was after he left the house so it could never be flaunted as adultery and yet still I am being told I am in a 100 percent legit relationship yet actions are not matching those words.

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love your post, BL, and the illumination of the other side of this coin. Give me a bit to process before I fully respond💜

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    2 жыл бұрын

    BL, I researched your point of view but also looked to my practical experience as a human being. You have my respect for your honest post as well as for seeking direction. During a divorce, there are intricate dynamics in place that are being unwoven. When the unweaving process involves children, it becomes more intricate. And more important, because it impacts more lives. I have sympathy for your position. Unlike your person's position in this picture, however, yours is temporary. The position of your person and their soon to be former spouse is permanent. If your person is a parent, your question becomes more complicated. You should not hide in the shadows UNLESS there are legitimate reasons to hold back out of dignity and respect for any children involved. Or for yourself, if no children are involved. If no children are involved, ask yourself this one question: what am I doing hiding here in the shadows? We put ourselves there sometimes without the knowledge or permission of any other person. Including ourselves. Who put you in the shadows?

  • @autumnnelson1809

    @autumnnelson1809

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MorganDivorceLawFirm my partner in me met way after separation she had already left him for someone else and they are still in a relationship and we had just started a happy relationship and she decided that she wanted to file for divorce and take the kids and his lawyer advised for him to give me zero contact until the divorce is over we also live in Georgia is that a common thing

  • @dollyscastle
    @dollyscastle2 жыл бұрын

    My husband has committed adultery on me with another woman that he has had two children with. He has not support me at all during the 15 years we have been marry. I have not file for the divorce cause am on a fix income and in New York I was informed that Adultery is not good enough to file for a divorce. You have to have proof and more reasons to file for divorce. Am going to consult with an attorney. I have not date anyone while we have been separated. I have had admirable men as me out on dates but I don't go with them. I will not be dating until I get a divorce. I refuse to let men make a whore out of me.

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for commenting, Clay. The dissolution of marriage laws vary from state to state. I practice in Florida which has been a no fault divorce state since 1971. Be sure and consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction so the conduct you describe is properly addressed before the court. I wish you the best moving forward.

  • @benmaccarty
    @benmaccarty Жыл бұрын

    I have been in a loveless marriage for 5 years (together for 17). We stopped sleeping in the same bed 4 years ago, stopped having sex 3 years ago, and agreed to separate 8 months ago. We tried to make things work, but I was always told, verbatim, that she has no romantic interest in me. We have not finalized anything due to finances. We have 2 children as well. We are currently agreeing to be as friendly as possible and live as roommates. I, however, do not want to spend an undefined number of years without any form of romantic affection by waiting for the kids to move out (10 more years) or waiting for her to come around. We have talked about me dating, and she has encouraged me to. My question is, is this situation advisable, and if not, what should I do?

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ben, thanks for your thought-provoking question. Every parting-of-ways in divorce court has it's unique characteristics. What jumped out at me was your statement that you were delaying your divorce for ten years until your children are grown. Child psychologists have taught us in the legal community that it is unhealthy for all concerned, especially the children, to remain married for their sake. Most notably, what children end up learning is how they should conduct their own romantic relationships. As a child growing up in a toxic household, my memories of my childhood are completely tainted with one parent's alcoholism and ragism, and my other parent's tolerance of what should have been completely unacceptable behavior. While this might not be the case in your household, trust me, your kids are learning at a minimum that relationships aren't supposed to be supportive, nurturing, and/or happy. The professionals agree this is one of the worst reasons to remain married. I also wonder how they feel living with parents who do not love each other. Suggestion: once they are mature enough, send them to a child psychologist whom they trust, and with whom they can have a safe space to talk about their feelings. Your decision may well change after they are in therapy. I wish you and your family the very best.

  • @maccartistry3570

    @maccartistry3570

    Жыл бұрын

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm update: we are now divorced, and she has already remarried I guy she's known for 2 months. I'm learning that it's not the unhealthy relationship that affects the kids, but rather the unhealthy individuals themselves. Individuals can't be fixed either unless they are slapped in the face with the consequences of their unhealthy decisions, and sometimes, even then, they won't change.

  • @hanslowes5294
    @hanslowes52942 жыл бұрын

    My wife is currently living with her boyfriend with my two young children and her young son my two children are two and three they live 2 miles from me we just had a custody hearing and I was unaware of this at the time I was just gonna buy some messages that I found on the watch and that’s what sport the divorce I left for Florida because she was actively seeing another man or from Alabama I feel screwed

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am sorry you are going through this experience. My best advice is to focus only on the best interests of your children, and creating as healthy environment as possible while you co-parent.

  • @DarkerSideOfDawn
    @DarkerSideOfDawn Жыл бұрын

    I can’t see my self ever trusting anyone ever again

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi there. Is there any detail you feel comfortable sharing? I'd be glad to try and help.

  • @Biosynthnut
    @Biosynthnut Жыл бұрын

    Interesting. So when my separated wife out of nowhere starts dating a guy, who's stayed at the house I'm paying for, with my child there. Which I'm not too keen on.

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't blame you, I'd feel the same. Look into the term "supportive relationship." There may be legal ramifications in your favor.

  • @degraham9198
    @degraham9198 Жыл бұрын

    We're business partners. With my millions, I'm a financial market investor and philanthropist. Way, way out of this spouse's capabilities and market value, or criticism value. If she attempts to conflate our positions, I will shut her down.

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mr. Graham. Congratulations on your success in the monetary realm of life. I do feel, however, there is a whole other realm that is important in life. It is the realm of respect for another human. I have no idea what your circumstances are with this other person whom you married. I have to assume you married them for a very deep reason. And that may be worthy of respect on some level. I think how we treat others is a reflection of ourselves.

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    My advice is to take the high road.

  • @Nightmarehc130
    @Nightmarehc130 Жыл бұрын

    pretty much a sin....disgusting anyone that would do that...

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    It happens a LOT. More often than not, in my experience. People want to bury their feelings by jumping to the next partner as fast as possible. The results of rebound relationships are not stellar to say the least...

  • @grant2149

    @grant2149

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed it is a sin stands in Bybel alot of scripture on it.

  • @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    @MorganDivorceLawFirm

    Жыл бұрын

    @@grant2149 very few people are deterred from dating/cheating for religious reasons. In my experience I've seen it's more a psychological response when people are acting out from a more visceral place. Completely open to your response, tho. Let us know your perspective and/or experience, we'd be grateful to hear your perception and/or experience if you feel like sharing for the benefit of others on either side of that fence ...

  • @stevesyncox9893

    @stevesyncox9893

    Жыл бұрын

    Judge not, lest ye be judged. It is not humane to remain with someone when there is no love, abuse or neglect.