If I am not living with my spouse can I date or will it affect my divorce settlement
From a legal standpoint, parties can date after separation, or even before separation for that matter, and it will not affect your family law case in most instances. If there are children involved, getting new parties involved in the children’s lives is not a good idea. Do not introduce new parties to the children as it will only cause problems in most instances and it can impact the custody and parenting orders. From a practical standpoint, nothing sets off a soon to be ex spouse more than a new party dating their soon to be former spouse. It can heighten emotions and make settlement more difficult.
About Richard Houghton
Richard Collins Houghton has been a practicing attorney for over 35 years. For decades, he has worked as an attorney representing business owners and professionals in their family law matters, trying to keep them out of court. Because of his expertise in the area, he has been certified by the California State Bar as a Certified Specialist in Family Law. His practice is focused on drafting agreements to avoid litigation and on working with his clients who have had litigation filed against them to resolve those issues in the most cost effective and successful manner. His office frequently uses alternative dispute resolution resources, as well as the services of retired judges to expedite resolution of cases as quickly as possible.
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