Legal Question in Family Law in New York
relationship
Is it against the law to date someone who is separated but not legally divorced yet?
Asked on 2/20/07, 3:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Browde
Browde Law, P.C.
Re: relationship
Assuming you mean legally separated, and not just absent from a spouse, no.
And even if it is not a legal separation, there is no law against dating. However, adultery may become an issue if it goes beyond dating and the person is not, at minimum, legally separated.
Answered on 2/20/07, 4:25 pm