2007-06-13 11:36:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
In some States it is still on the books as a felony.
It was a big story in the news a few months ago in Michigan, when a Court of Appeals it was unanimously upheld the law that anyone involved in an adulterous affair can be prosecuted for first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life in prison.
While everyone agrees that it would be impossible for prosecutors to go after every case, it is still an option as law that law is on the books.
2007-06-13 21:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, in a few states, but generally there is no penalty. The statutes on the books are very old and usually not inforced.
Adultry is usually not a factor that judges will even consider in a divorce or custody battle. All the court really is concerned about is dividing the treasure and making sure the kids have a roof over their heads.
The fact that the two people don't like each other is not a "legal" issue..... Irreconcilable differences it is called.
2007-06-13 11:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by flyfish_777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many states do have antiquated laws still on the books. Some states have no fault divorce, so even if there is a law of adultery being illegal it is immaterial to a divorce.
Are you asking in the context of divorcing? If so, you probably are past the point of a positive relationship.
You can look it up for the state/s in question on www.law.com
PS. to poster, Dorothy - you don't know what your are talking about - totally untrue! Why on earth would you give such mis-information??????????????????????
2007-06-13 11:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by moonmother2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was illegal in New York State until just recently but was never charged or prosecuted. Other states? There are some which still have criminal statutes.
What do you think about this?
2007-06-13 11:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by jsb3t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-06-13 11:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by rookiejon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but those laws aren't enforced, especially since adultery is no longer counted as grounds for divroce.
2007-06-13 12:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not in most states. They have irreconcilable differences. There are some states however that still have "alienation of affection" which is usually the result of one of the partners having extramarital relations.
2016-04-01 06:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the states, but I do know it's illegal to God all over the world. He's the one that matters.
2007-06-13 11:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by Pearl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hear that in North Carolina (AKA the Bible belt) it is.
If you are getting a divorce and the courts find out that you were intimate with each other the divorce is not granted.
2007-06-13 11:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it really isn't enforced, however if your in the military and you get caught cheating and there is physical proof..pictures or a pregnancy...then he can get court marshaled
2007-06-13 14:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by swtlilblonde31 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋