Can you have a girlfriend if you are 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 should I do if I want to be separated?

If you are considering a separation for more than a few months, you need to:Get up to speed on marital finances. Obtain credit cards in your own name. Close all joint credit card accounts. Consult a divorce attorney and draw up a legally binding separation agreement.Apr 4, 2017