Dating during separation maryland

When You Can Date After a Separation in Maryland

So you and your spouse are separated. Your spouse is living somewhere else. Agree to abstain from dating if you are trying to reconcile. In most of these cases, dating outside of the couple renders reconciliation impossible. Most couples seeking reconciliation benefit from seeking professional help to try restoring their marriage and limiting dating to each other. It is a common provision.

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However, a separation agreement can be established when couples decide to live apart in anticipation of divorce. They may decide to execute what is known as a separation agreement, property settlement agreement, or marital settlement agreement. These terms refer to the same thing: an enforceable, legally binding contract between spouses regarding such matters as child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, health and life insurance, division of property, and more. A separation agreement in Maryland offers numerous benefits. It can offer structure and clarity during what can be an emotionally challenging time for couples. It can allow for a smoother transition into divorced life while also providing legal protection and the ability to adapt to changes in the future. Couples considering divorce in Maryland consider the benefits of a separation agreement before proceeding with the final decree.

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Even while separated, a couple is technically still married until a divorce is finalized. Because spouses are technically still married while separated, dating while separated may result in negative consequences for the dating spouse. Adultery is a misdemeanor offense in Virginia. But, while criminal prosecution is unlikely, it may affect divorce proceedings. In Virginia, adultery constitutes grounds for divorce if there is evidence of one spouse having intimate relations with a party outside the marriage.

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Dating During Divorce

Technically, there is no Legal Separation in Maryland. In Maryland, whether or not a couple is separated is a question of fact. If spouses are not having sexual relations and are not sleeping under the same roof in the same residence , then they are considered to be separated.

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