3 minutes. Edit: Has nothing to do with sex as suggested by other answers. By the time the divorce is final likely all parties involved are ready to move on and find companionship.

3 minutes is a good answer if you want to do some "sport f*cking". Sorry to be so brash, but this is what I have found in my travels... Women, generally need a longer time to heal after the break up before they can offer something to another potential boyfriend or partner. When men get divorced, they just go back to normal, trying to bonk anything that they can. They're less concerned with what they can offer and more concerned with what they can get. On a sexual level, men often feel like they're in a prison when they are married. Their instinct cries out constantly to stick it in any and every young thing they can. Now, women have evolved a bunch too, not necessarily for the better, and often divorcees will find themselves with the lawn boy or pizza man just to let off some steam, but this tends to be like putting a band aid on a bleeding gash. Eventually, they will have to recluse themselves to slowly mull over all aspects of their failed relationship, to become whole and to try again. The real question is, what do you mean by dating? Dating as in good times, a few laughs and physical intimacy? Or dating for the purpose of finding a new long-term partnership? If it's the former, you don't need to wait too long, but it will be more of a physical comfort band-aid experience. If it's the latter, both men and women need time to weave back the tender threads of their broken hearts.

Not going through the emotional stress myself I can only give my opinion as I would feel. It depends on that persons emotional state. If you feel you are ready and you have found love then the time is now. If you are still carrying some baggage from the past, in all fairness to the other person and yourself, it is probably best to wait a little longer until your are completely happy.

There are no rules, whenever you feel comfortable to.

I read a book called "When Your Marriage Dies" which said you should wait 2 years after the divorce is final to date in order to allow yourself time to grieve over the loss. Otherwise, you will set yourself up for another failure. I just got divorced myself and I am going to follow the book's suggestion because from my own experience, I know what it says is true.

depends on the nature of the divorce/seperation. totally

It isn't like you separate and divorce the next day. I've been working on my divorce for 15 months now. Other than legal ramifications, I'm not sure why you have to wait for the divorce to be final at all (the relationship is already over). However, for legal purposes (if you are in a state like mine), I guess you should wait as long as it takes to turn around and ask someone out. Anything longer than that is a matter of preference and personal healing.

Casual dating... probably whenever you are up to it. A serious relationship? Statistically those who wait 2 years before getting into something serious, have a greater chance of finding that person that they can have a successful marriage with. I can't remember exactly what the rate was, before 2 years marriage failure rate was 70%, those who waited the failure rate dropped way below the norm for any marriage (I want to say 20% failure??) Wish I could remeber, but it was a long time ago that I went through it all. A failed marriage is so hard to deal with. Shattered dreams.... Best to work on self re-discovery. Good luck!!

as soon as you feel confortable and ready to move on...i know society has these rules about how long you should wait, but if you feel ready go for it, its your life.

when u find the right person to date, i think its ok.

By the time a divorce is through in this country a lot of people will already be dating but divorce does take a lot longer than in the States, anyway who is to say but you when you feel like dating.There are no rules

Depends on the person. I personally couldn't even consider it for many years (5). But that was me. I have a brother who is the exact opposite and sometimes I envied him for it.

I would wait until you get rid of all the baggage you have with your marriage. If you bring in baggage from your last relationship, whether it be a marriage, or just dating, it can ruin your next relationship. Get healed then move on. It will be better in the long run for both of you.

minimum of nine months to a year,for some people even longer for them to have healed,before they can seriously start another relationship.

Etiquette would dictate a year. This gives them time to get used to their situation, and start dealing with some of the submerged issues. However, if you hear about him dating before that point, you are more than welcome to swoop in and try to snatch him up, thereby making a permanent enemy of your [former] girlfriend.

It is never an appropriate time to date a friend's X.

THAT'S WRONG

You might want to think about how your actions might affect others and focus less on getting what you want.

i have a boyfriend and he is married. In two months we will be together 2.years.When i meet him he was still hurt that his wife left him for a woman.so we were on the beginning just a friends.he was so unhappy and i was always listening him when he needed to speak.after 3.months our relationship was stronger and he promised me he will get divorce and we start properly.but the time go and he is still married.when i ask him if he spoke to his wife about the divorce he always get grumpy and moody.i dont know what to do.if i mean so much to him he would get divorce i thing even that he would loose his another property.

Just keep in mind that the first person you date on the rebound is unlikely to be a keeper. Be kind and let them know that in advance, but maybe you can heal a bit together.

As soon as possible! You're free game now their should be nothing holding you back from finding another "women of your dreams"

What's the "wait" for? As soon as the divorce is finalized. That way, if there is the slightest inkling of a reconciliation--noone, outside of the divorced couple, would be hurt!!!

8 years, or death, whichever comes first.

when YOU feel you are ready for another relationship. Dont drag other people into "im scared to get hurt again, I dont want a relationship..blah blah blah"