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Blog 2017 August Dating During Divorce - Is It A Good Idea?
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Dating During Divorce - Is It A Good Idea?

Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny || 16-Aug-2017

Your marriage has likely been over for quite some time even if you are just beginning the process of divorce. This might seem like the right time to turn the page and get back into the dating pool, but this is actually a mistake. Dating before your divorce is officially finalized can actually have an impact on the outcome of your divorce settlement and affect you emotionally, making it a wiser decision to postpone finding a new partner until after the ink on the divorce decree is dry.

Here are some ways in which dating might impact your divorce:

  • You might not be emotionally ready: No matter how relieved you might be to end your marriage, there is still something emotionally traumatic about a divorce and you will likely go through a range of changes as you reconnect with yourself. To date at this point in your life might not be fair to a potential new partner. Take some time to make peace with this ending before you move forward.
  • Jealousy can make your ex act irrationally: Even if your ex wanted the divorce, seeing you with someone new might spark some feelings of jealousy and make him or her unwilling to reasonably negotiate a settlement. Additionally, if it turns out your new partner has a shady history, your ex might fight you even harder for custody and a judge will likely rule in his or her favor.
  • You should be there for your children: If you have children, now is not the time to introduce a new partner into the mix. They are still reeling from the news of their parents’ split and are undoubtedly having a hard time coping. If you have to divide your attention between them, your divorce, and starting a new relationship, they are going to feel confused, concerned, and probably even resentful.

Divorce can make you feel lonely, but do not rush into a new relationship to avoid having to cope with this emotional experience. Start your new life the right way and wait.

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Divorce is never an easy decision to make, but sometimes a necessary one. If you decided to move forward with a divorce, contact a skilled Houston divorce attorney at the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny. Our Houston legal team is here to offer the caring and effective advocacy you need and ensure your best interests are protected.

Contact us today at (713) 936-2300 to schedule a consultation.

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