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Topic: dating a legally separated guy
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Wed 05/28/08 08:16 PM
I have mixed feeling about a new guy I met who said his lawyers suggested that he get a legal separation rather than a divorce so the wife can continue on his medical plan. She is needing a liver transplant. What do you think I should do?

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Wed 05/28/08 08:22 PM
Edited by SKPCG on Wed 05/28/08 08:23 PM
Make him prove it in writing.
By the way, what happened to "in sickness and in health" there? Did he explain that?

pjdh1952's photo
Thu 05/29/08 11:02 AM

I have mixed feeling about a new guy I met who said his lawyers suggested that he get a legal separation rather than a divorce so the wife can continue on his medical plan. She is needing a liver transplant. What do you think I should do?


Be skeptical of the whole thing!! Sounds like he is hiding something!huh

Flarob's photo
Thu 05/29/08 11:46 AM
Ask for his lawyers number

oldsage's photo
Thu 05/29/08 02:14 PM
Need more info, before giving my thoughts.
Age, do they still live together, if not how long seperated, do they have kids, has wife always been a housewife.

I can agree with someone doing this, but would want to see the paper & know it is filed.
Then also what is your intent, it could never be other than special friends/friends w/benefits.
Is that what you want, for the rest of your life??

I plan to never marry again, so it wouldn't matter to me.

oldsage's photo
Thu 05/29/08 07:17 PM
Looks like I killed this one.

hikerchick's photo
Thu 05/29/08 07:26 PM

Looks like I killed this one.


We are just so despondent because you don't want to marry again.

oldsage's photo
Fri 05/30/08 05:27 AM
Sorry dear, but at least I am upfront about it.
ohwell flowerforyou flowerforyou bigsmile

nanafry's photo
Fri 05/30/08 06:14 AM
Honesty is always the best. I'm with OldSage not sure if I would want to marry again. Being a widow it is hard to even think about being married again. On the other topic, get it in writing, or at the very least talk to a lawyer.

greer51's photo
Wed 06/04/08 06:53 PM
No comment!!!!

carolanne58's photo
Wed 06/04/08 09:21 PM

Ask for his lawyers number
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I agree with Rob ,myself I would want more info.if it was my future.

boneyjoe's photo
Thu 06/05/08 01:02 AM
what goes around,,,,,come around,,,,,,,maby one day he will help you out instead of dumping you when you get sick also,,,,,,,take your times an smell th roses,,,,,,,,,an do a little research,,,,,it wont hurt nutten now,,,,,but could save some pain later

greer51's photo
Thu 06/05/08 09:00 AM
It is hard for me to say on this subject. Twenty years ago I dated a man that was separated from his wife, but not legally, so, what can I say?frown frown frown frown

JOEYDOG's photo
Thu 08/07/08 08:45 PM
Probably to late now,, but there is no such thing as being legally separated, ask a lawyer.

flame1cutie's photo
Thu 08/07/08 08:56 PM
Welcome to the forum joeydog. You will meet alot of real nice people on here. Have some fun and make some friendsbigsmile flowers

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Fri 08/08/08 04:28 AM
Have to agree with Joey on this one. Separated is just that. You're still married. Not saying you shouldn't date when you're separated, just know what you may be getting into. It took my divorce over 2 yrs to be finalized. Would have hated to wait that long to have a date.noway

carold's photo
Fri 08/08/08 06:20 AM

I have mixed feeling about a new guy I met who said his lawyers suggested that he get a legal separation rather than a divorce so the wife can continue on his medical plan. She is needing a liver transplant. What do you think I should do?
Now that I see the date on this I am wondering what happened. If it is true I could see it for medical reason. I knew one guy would never divorce because there was no divorce in his family. Another because of the kids he wouldn't legally divorce yet. And then another IRS problems in the divorce looks like it will be awhile so I just stand back talk date but don't jump in there. One I got a little serious about and had to back up I still call him a friend though.

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Fri 08/08/08 11:11 AM
as long as ur not thinking about getting serious it doesn't seem to be a problem. keep it casual.

polypeasant's photo
Fri 08/08/08 11:38 AM
I don't know about a spouse saying he is not getting a divorce due to WIFE needing his medical plan/lawyers advice. A liver transplant could take forever or not be in time. Success rate for transplants is rather iffy. Seems to me his priority should be towards his wife and family.

I think you need to move on and fish at another dock!!

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Fri 08/08/08 11:54 AM

Probably to late now,, but there is no such thing as being legally separated, ask a lawyer.


Uhhhhhhhh.....check your law my friend.......especially Louisiana......they just upped the time as a matter of fact from 6 months to a year!!!!

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