Dating during divorce is not illegal, but many divorce lawyers advise their clients not to date during divorce—or to only do so in a way that is respectful of your soon-to-be ex-spouse and your children, if any. Dating during divorce may create the perception with the court (judge) that your extra-marital dating caused the breakup of the marriage and may influence the court’s division of property (assets), temporary spousal support (during the divorce), spousal support, spousal maintenance, or alimony following the divorce, and child custody decisions.

Dating during divorce may cause the court to question your judgment—especially if the court believes exposing your children to your new relationship may be mentally and emotionally difficult or harmful to them—making it necessary for the court to order the spouses not to have overnight guests (dates) when they have custody or possession of the children during the divorce process.

In Nevada, dating during divorce is not prohibited by law, but it can have implications on the divorce proceedings. Nevada is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that the court does not require parties to prove fault to obtain a divorce. However, the behavior of the spouses during the divorce process, including dating, can influence the court's decisions regarding property division, alimony, and child custody. If the court perceives that dating has negatively impacted the children or the marital estate, it may affect the court's rulings. Attorneys often advise clients to be mindful of their actions during the divorce process and to consider the potential legal and emotional consequences of dating before the divorce is finalized.