Dont even consider dating until youve physically separated from your spouse, even if you or your spouse agree that the marriage is over. A good rule of thumb is to wait until after youre divorced to begin dating and then only introduce your children to a partner after youve been dating for at least six months.

Can I file separately from my husband?

If you legally separate from or divorce your spouse, then you can start using the single or head-of-household status, whichever you qualify for. If your spouse passes away, you may use either the married filing jointly or filing separately status for the tax year of your spouses death.