Going through a divorce is an extremely stressful and overwhelming time. You may have met someone that supports you through this tough period in your life. But what does this mean for your divorce proceedings if you are considering a new relationship? It is important to understand the legal implications of dating during and after divorce. Continue reading to discover the impact a new relationship might have on the outcome of your divorce, especially if you have children with your former spouse.
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What to Consider When Dating During and After Divorce
Children: When children are involved, dating during and after divorce could impact child custody and visitation during a divorce case or post-judgment proceedings. The divorce court will always consider the best interest of the child first. Bringing a new person into your children’s life too quickly could have a negative impact on them. You do not want your children to believe that their other parent is being quickly replaced by the person you are newly dating.
However, it is important to note that the family court understands that everyone deserves to move on with their lives. With this in mind, it is best to slowly introduce your new partner to your children over a period of time, especially while you are still proceeding with your divorce.
Criminal History: It is very important to understand that if the new person you are dating has a questionable history such as a criminal past, this could negatively impact the custody of your children.
Positive Impact: It is also possible for a new relationship to have a positive impact on your divorce. The presence of a new person in your children’s lives can be viewed as a positive impact by the judge if the person you are dating has a history with children such as a career as a teacher or a pediatrician.
Other Behaviors to Avoid During a Divorce
There are many other behaviors to avoid while going through a divorce to avoid negatively impacting the outcome:
- Send negative emails, texts, messages, etc. to your spouse
- Discuss the case with your children or use them as intermediaries
- Criticize your spouse in front of your children
- Post information regarding your divorce on social media
- Withhold visitation from your spouse
- Move out of state with your children
- Remove children from their current school
- Sell property without the court’s permission
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