Can you divorce someone while they are pregnant?

Can you divorce someone while they are pregnant?

And divorcing in California during a pregnancy is not complication-free. A married couple in California can file a divorce during a pregnancy, but the divorce cannot be finalized until after the baby is born.

Can you date someone while going through a divorce?

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 get pregnant before your divorce is final?

If you are married and wind up pregnant at any time prior to the divorce being finalized, the court or judge is going to “stay” (hold open) the court proceedings and not allow the divorce to go through until after the baby is born. The court will not simply rely on the “good word” of the parties.

What if I am married but I have a baby with another man?

I am married, but I had a baby with another man. If you are married to someone other than the father of your child and you want the biological father's name on your child's birth certificate, you need two forms: an Affidavit of Non-paternity and a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage form.