Marriage broken, separated, is it ok to date/sleep with others?

Hi,


After many months of separation 'in spirit' (living in the same house in separate rooms), I finally moved out and am staying in another flat, with the intention of filing for divorce later.


One reason I chose to move out was to start the separation process which I understand must be at least 2 years (if divorce contested) or 1 year (if mutually agreed), as this seems to be a prerequisite to divorce.


I'm wondering whether it's legally OK to start dating other people during these 2 years, and if things go very well, what if I were to sleep with someone else?


Would that constitute having an affair?


How would it affect the divorce proceedings later?


Thanks!


Edit - sorry for not making it clear - I'm the husband.

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Best thing u did was move out. If I were u, I wouldn't advertise having a girlfriend until the divorce papers are signed. I am now 3 months divorced but still fighting over the money. I had to leave the house because she refuses to leave. We divorced because only one of us wanted to work. The other one just wanted to stay at home. I have to continue paying rent for both houses because the courts have not told her to get a job. They will not allow her to be homeless in HK. Lucky me! I work, and I have to pay two rents. There were no boyfriends or girlfriends, just plain laziness.

The person whom will be hurt the most is your child.


There is a silver lining that you are not seeing.


If you want her to change, you should first be the source of change and stay in the marriage.


Just because you feel happier you are not in the situation doesn't mean it is best for you, for your child or for her. Did you ever really love her?


I'd look into however you can make your marriage work at all costs. Alleviating the pain by finding someone else is just baby pampering and not going to be best for your child or yourself in the long run.


There is a better way my friend.

I will give you honest advice - if you want to be able to see your kid and to get equal rights etc, I would not be so dumb as to date anyone seriously nor bring her around your kid at least until you are sure as hell your wife is doing the same. No its not cheating, you two are separated, you live in separate homes, you have no plans to reconcile. Anyone who claims that it is cheating has obviously not been separated for 7-8 years before divorce like I have! Lol. But yes, women can get vindictive and can really screw you out of custody if they are to feel scorned, so I would be smart about it. 2 years of being diplomatic, discreet etc, is nothing when you think about the greater picture of your ability to see your kid and participate in his/her life. Also, to not be bad mouthed, etc. Just be respectful to your wife and what you had, thats all I am trying to say, she doens't need any new piece rubbed in her face...and much as you think kids will be ok with meeting someone new, you don't know how long that new piece will last. So don't bring new people round your kids at least until your divorce is final. Protect your kids expectations too.