While there is no law prohibiting dating while going through a divorce, doing so could still affect the legal proceedings between you and your soon-to-be-former spouse in a few ways: If you date a new person, and especially if you move in with them, the court may decide you need less assistance, if any.

What happens if you start dating before divorce is final?

Dating before your divorce is final may increase financial costs. With increased conflict, your legal bills during divorce will quickly expand. If your ex suspects you are using marital resources to date, go on trips, or otherwise support your new relationship, then expect a hard fight over money.

How many nights a week is classed as cohabiting?

You do not count as living together unless you are living together in the same home as a couple. People are often told that if their partner stays over 2 or 3 nights a week that it counts as living together.