Is Dating ok during a separation? As long as you are living apart, and abide by any legal agreements, dating while separated is legal. A separation is not the same as a divorce because you are legally married to your spouse, regardless of the duration of your separation period.

Is it OK to date someone who is legally separated?

Yes, you can date someone else after you separate from your spouse. There is nothing illegal or wrong about dating while married and waiting for your divorce as long as you are living separate and apart.

What happens if Im married and file single?

To put it even more bluntly, if you file as single when youre married under the IRS definition of the term, youre committing a crime with penalties that can range as high as a $250,000 fine and three years in jail.