Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Legal Separation
When you are legally separated are you then free to go and go as you please. Can a person date?
Asked on 11/08/01, 7:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lisa Lane McDevitt
McDevitt Law Office
Re: Legal Separation
No. I would hold off on dating until you have your spouse sign a property settlement agreement that not only settles all property and support issues, but also contains a clause stating that the other party agrees to file for a no-fault divorce and that upon execution of the agreement each party is permitted to act as if unmarried. Without such an agreement he or she could sue for divorce based on adultery. If you have any questions, give me a call at 703-968-3974
Answered on 11/09/01, 4:35 pm