Is a Spouse Allowed to Date While Going Through a Divorce?

You could want to move on with your life and start dating again when you make the decision to get a divorce. But it takes time for divorce. You must wait for at least six months in Oklahoma for your union to come to an end. This is just the minimum waiting time. The process will take even longer if there is conflict about child custody, financial aid or the division of land. You should talk to a divorce lawyer to know how much time you would need.

Should you sit alone through your divorce or will you leap back into the dating pool? Is it all right to download a dating app like Tinder, or will this affect you during a divorce?

In general, you can start dating whenever you want. Dating may however affect certain aspects of your divorce, especially if you have children.

You Do Not Stand Alone in a Divorce

Divorce may be a long time alone. For many people a divorce is often very emotional. It is comprehensible that during this time you want warmth and support. You are also allowed to do so.

You do not need to point your fingers and blame for ending your marriage. You actually have to conclude that your marital differences are irreconcilable. You just have to say that you and your wife can't solve differences. Nobody's got to recognize the remorse.

Since nobody is theere to blame for a divorce, it doesn't really matter what appearances of infidelity. Your partner cannot make use of the fact that though legally married to you, you have chosen to see someone else. They may not be pleased, but when it comes to stuff like division of property or wedding support, they may not benefit. These problems are answered under State law, which usually does not entail any liability or responsibility.

Dating could affect the negotiations on your child custody

It could not harm your willingness to divorce, pursue help for partners, or get half of the community property in your division. If you move in a new location, however a large portion of your divorce might be affected if you have children: custody.

If you and your wife accept all the separation conditions, you will not finalize your divorce. This involves who and where the children are held in custody. You do not want your children around your new interest in love if your spouse finds out you are dating. They do not bargain or claim custody alone. You will end the divorce and prolong the period of time it will take to finish your dating.

Talk to a divorce lawyer to understand whether it is ok to go for Tinder dating while going through a divorce. We, at Foshee and Yaffee Attorneys at Law will help you in this regard.

**Disclaimer: This content is not to be construed as legal advice nor does it establish terms of a client-attorney relationship.