dating during separation

In South Carolina, if a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date during the separation period?

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by marymel:
[b]In South Carolina, if a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date during the separation period?[/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

On the summons, please read (usually on the reverse side) whether there are "automatic" stay away orders. If there are such orders, and the kids are discovered to have been "dating", then the court is going to look upon the filing as a "sham" (that is, there is no present intent to be separated) and will not grant the divorce. As a matter of fact, the court could issue monetary sanctions for having violated the "stay away" order. "Separation" within the meaning of most States' laws requires more than a rift in the spouses' relationship. The date of "separation" occurs only when the parties have come to a parting of the ways with no present intent to resume their marriage and their conduct evidences a complete and final break in the marital relationship.

IAAL


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[MySonsMom]

IAAL: How about in Iowa...If you are separated can you date *other* people or your soon to be "ex"? Without having any problems come about in the divorce? Thanks!

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MySonsMom:
[b]IAAL: How about in Iowa...If you are separated can you date *other* people or your soon to be "ex"? Without having any problems come about in the divorce? Thanks! [/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

Assuming Iowa is, in fact, a "No Fault" divorce State, then yes, during a separation and while waiting for a divorce, you can have a relationship with someone else because that new relationship will not, and can not, have any bearing whatsoever on the divorce. However, assuming Iowa is a "Fault" State, having a relationship prior to divorce will have an impact on the the final outcome of the divorce.

I have already addressed the issue of husband and wife "dating" while waiting for a divorce (See above). Is there a "stay away" order in effect? Look at the Summons.

IAAL


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[MySonsMom]

How and where do you find out of your state is a no fault or fault state?