Asking for a friend, she thinks her hubby is having an affair & has intercepted an email that leans in that direction could she use this in court against him?
2007-02-28 09:22:25 · 22 answers · asked by fingerusa 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Actually, that's pretty common these days. More than you'd think. Emails are now accepted documentation in court.
2007-02-28 09:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laws in your state / province, but most likely yes. At the very least it could sway the judge in her favour without actually being hard evidence.
She should make sure that she prints copies of the email and does what she can to try to keep the originals in tact on the computer if further investigation is required.
Again - make sure to check the laws in your area.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-28 17:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by special_event_show_producer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A lawyer can also use a computer forensic specialist to check an entire computer hard-drive to see if there are emails, accounts he might be registered for dating sites (if he's having an affair or several), maybe even a Myspace page he has where he claims he is Single (this is very common).
2007-02-28 17:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by The Answer Monster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! As long as she has proof that the username is his. Also, for extra protection tell her to see if she can get times and dates for all of these emails. She can even record the dates herself if she can't get a printed copy w/ this info on it. Hell yeah, I did for my divorce!
If someone tells you that you don't need em, tell them you do. The reason is because if you are attempting to prove why the marriage has dissolved and you all won't work you can use adultery. You can also use this evidence as help to get any spousal support and alimony you request too.
2007-02-28 17:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by lamonross80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, she's stealing his private mail. Whether or not that counts as evidence doesn't really matter. The point is, she no longer trusts him, and they are not communicating. She has grounds for divorce if she does not feel the relationship can be salvaged, but she should confront him about the cheating before she files for divorce.
2007-02-28 17:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by Irish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she can but how exactly is she going to use this "against him"? He's having an affair....it happens every day. It sucks but it happens every day. However if it's an extremely explicit perverted type email, she could use it in custody issues.
Tell her good luck....I guess.
2007-02-28 17:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by Lakin J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short ans? Yes.
Even if it isnt admissible on its face, it is IF he lies about something that is in teh email.
Here are links for each state.
Your friend should talk to a lawyer... maybe get a private investigator...
If he has any military experience (or several other occupations) and she can prove infidelity she is entitled to a sizable settlement.
2007-02-28 21:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer Anne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can also get a court order to look through any of the other halfs account, email or otherwise
2007-02-28 17:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by jjtfff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can emails are the reason i am divorced my husband was cheating on me with someone for 6 mos in the marriage i found it thru emails so yes you can
2007-02-28 17:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by poohbear27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any and all information including emails, letters, telephone calls should be saved and brought to an atty. It could be useful.
2007-02-28 17:26:22 · answer #10 · answered by mel m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋