Can you have a relationship while going through a divorce?
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Can you have a relationship 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.
Does living with a new partner affect financial settlement?
It is certainly possible that cohabiting with a new partner might affect how a judge applies these factors when deciding on a financial settlement. The assets of your new partner, and the nature of any financial support you receive from him or her will certainly be relevant.
Does cohabitation affect divorce settlement?
The simple answer is: “it depends”. The legislation says that if you begin living with another person, the Family Court must take into account the “financial circumstances relating to the cohabitation” as a relevant factor when considering your property settlement, or claim for spousal maintenance.
