Would this still be adultery?

[JPERRYROCKS]

I think divorce circumstances vary greatly. You could be dating somebody you really like, and their ex could be making life miserable for everybody. Divorces can spread out over years if one person doesn't co operate.

Most people who are legally separated & living under different roofs usually start dating - and sleeping with other people again.

It's a personal belief and you can make an argument for either side you want to support. Your religious views and own moral compass is what you need to rely on.

I personally don't think you're a bad person if you do.

[PUCKBOY99]

To ME it is..........according to my estranged wife, it's NOT !

[Zelmo]

Morally: It's entirely contextual and we don't know the circumstances in this hypothetical situation; however, anything that hurts the other partner - whether intentionally or not - is just plain bad juju, IMO.

Legally: it depends....

[phoenix 7]

Originally Posted by JamesT

morally I say yes because they ARE ARE ARE still married.

Morally, I say no because I think two people are free to define what's "moral" themselves rather than letting the state define what's "moral" for them.

[PinoyBoy]

Sad thread topic, sad responses posted on the thread...

And people wonder why society is in chaos...

[Bigsby]

Originally Posted by amigo30

Your solemn vow and word of honor, if you went that route.

IMO, your vow and verbal commitment ends when you decide to get divorced. You might still be legally married when you're waiting for the final divorce to be granted, but the "state of mind and commitment" aspect of the marriage is absolutely over. The final decree is merely a formality. As I said, IMO.

[phoenix 7]

Originally Posted by PinoyBoy

Sad thread topic, sad responses posted on the thread...

And people wonder why society is in chaos...

Because a couple that has already filed for divorce decides to have sex with others before the divorce is rubber-stamped? They've decided that the marriage is over. Why do they have to wait for the rubber stamp? Do you decide what's moral yourself, or let bureaucrats decide for you?

[XKnight]

I completely understand why religious topics are banned from here. This place would be a worse circus than it already is. Hypocrisy knows no bounds.

[darth_vader]

Originally Posted by phoenix 7

Because a couple that has already filed for divorce decides to have sex with others before the divorce is rubber-stamped? They've decided that the marriage is over. Why do they have to wait for the rubber stamp? Do you decide what's moral yourself, or let bureaucrats decide for you?

Couldn't agree more. Beside that, by getting a divorce, haven't you already gone back on your word to love, honor, and obey "until death do us part."

[gainiac]

Morally absolutely not. Not to get into religion, just the rationale behind a concept: annulment. If you understand the premise annulment is based upon you'd realize that going through the motion and having the "sacramental slate" wiped clean means the "state of grace" of marriage never existed. Mechanical, protocol & procedural elucidation here. That is all.
I will talk no more of this. This is an info only post. I have my own idea on things.

Legally depends on the state.

[Chris Scott]

Originally Posted by Flyin' Brian

If the divorce is happening chances are that the outside sex has already taken place.

...and that, pretty much says it all.

[Rattles]

Originally Posted by Jon C

you're either married or you're not, and if you're not divorced, you're still married ...

so ... IMO, yes, that would be adultery unless some wrinkle in particular state law somehow excludes it.

I agree with you Jon.

[gainiac]

Just as their is a moral point and legal point to this topic their is a difference between moral adultery and legal adultery.

[Sean French]

I think I've corrected my spelling errors.lol
There were several.Oops.

Persoanlly,I'm torn as to would it or wouldn't it be adultery.
Thus,this thread.

[PinoyBoy]

Originally Posted by phoenix 7

Because a couple that has already filed for divorce decides to have sex with others before the divorce is rubber-stamped? They've decided that the marriage is over. Why do they have to wait for the rubber stamp? Do you decide what's moral yourself, or let bureaucrats decide for you?

Geez. Do you even know what I find to be sad about the thread and responses?