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Would you condiser it adultery?

Datina

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on Jul. 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM

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Question: Would you consider dating before a divorce is finalized "adultery"?

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My husband and I separated almost a month ago. I am in no way, shape or form ready to date again and won't be for a long time... but I know that divorces can be long, nasty processes and it got me thinking... Would dating someone else before a divorce is finalized be considered adultery? I have a friend that says no, my husband beat the snot out of me, he broke the covenant and it no longer matters as long as we're separated... My mom says that dating before its finalized is wrong because we're still legally married.

So I was jsut cusrious - what does everyone else think?

PS - I  should have clarified. I'm not worried about how it will look in court. I'm already going to kick his ass in court. I'm just wondering, from a personal perspective, what others think about it.

Written by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 2:58 PM

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  • samthecat001
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM
  • if you are LEGALLY separated then its certainly NOT adultery.  and you should not worry at all come time for any court stuff.

     




     


      


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  • Datina
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:02 PM
  • I should have clarified. I'm not worried about how it will look in court. I'm already going to kick his ass in court. I'm just wondering from a personal perspective.

    Quoting samthecat001:

    if you are LEGALLY separated then its certainly NOT adultery.  and you should not worry at all come time for any court stuff.

     

  • nikkisue1702
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:03 PM
  • Just be careful. When it comes to custody issues, it's a matter of whether your ex can make you look like an incompetent mother, not whether you really are or not. Remember the judge only sees what's laid before him or her, not what really goes on out in the world. Of course, though, i don't consider it adultery.

  • lapcounter
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:03 PM
  • If you are legally separated and have no plans to rejoin the union the I say no it is not adultery. If a couple is separated but trying to work things out and the other is dating then yes I feel it is adultery. Hope that makes since.

  • KairisMama
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:03 PM
  • My parents were both engaged to other people before their divorce was final. You are right, it's a LONG ASS process.  

     Kairi


  • Datina
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:05 PM
  • Thank God my son is from a previous relationship and I don't have to worry ab out that. My ex isn't his father and I have sole custody.

    Quoting nikkisue1702:

    Just be careful. When it comes to custody issues, it's a matter of whether your ex can make you look like an incompetent mother, not whether you really are or not. Remember the judge only sees what's laid before him or her, not what really goes on out in the world. Of course, though, i don't consider it adultery.


  • naughtyprincess
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:08 PM
  • I dont know.... My ex  cheated on me during our marriage.... But when he left he went and stayed with her... I thought it made them both look like sluts..... It was months after the fact when I met my SO  who I have know my entire life... After like a week of dating we moved into gether and been together ever since... But my ex and I are still in court 4 years later.... Hes already married again... I dont know maybe cause I hate them both I have nothing nice to think of them. but at least they are happy....

  • GOBryan
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:10 PM
  • If you have a "legal" separation, then it's as good as being divorced.. however, once divorce precedings begin, whether it's a legal separation or not, then those who want to begin dating; should.

     

  • atlmom2
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:18 PM
  • I personally do not.  IF you are broken up, living separately and filed for divorce, its over except for the paperwork that can take a LONG time. 

  • katena7666
  • by on Jul. 1, 2009 at 3:21 PM
  • I agree, as long as you are legally separated it's not adultery.

    Quoting samthecat001:

    if you are LEGALLY separated then its certainly NOT adultery.  and you should not worry at all come time for any court stuff.


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