divorce if need be?
2007-12-11 05:19:33 · 15 answers · asked by catchiamigo 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
You can sue the mistress / lover, for (I forget the legal term) but it means loss of affection. It's when your spouse shows more affection to the mistress / lover, then he / she does to you.
If you win you can get alimony, child support, AND the settlement from this lawsuit.
But it's only worth it if the mistress / lover is loaded.
2007-12-11 05:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by carinabck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first and foremost ask yourself why and what was the cause of this infedelity. If by no means you are sure that all the fault was on his side then go ahead and divorce him but if there is the slightest sign that you had something to do with the infedelity then try and fix things out specially if there are children involved. Divorce is always the easiest way out but marriage is never supposed to be easy. Marriage is a working progress that last almost a lifetime. Legal actions usually comes in later in the solutions when you have absolutely tried all of the other solutions. Cheating on someone no matter what form of cheating is always a NO NO but reasons for doing it should be counted in the equation. Don't take the easy way out. Prove to yourself and to him that you are commited to this relationship and that even if he didn't respect you, you respect yourself and your marriage. Let him realize his mistakes and ask him if this is what he really wants then go on from there. If everything else fails then by all means ask for legal advice from an attorney so you know your options but not til you have tried everything or else it will really hurt you more to go through a messy divorce because it's an unsolved problem.
2007-12-11 05:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Roan29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if my wife did any of those things I'd be livid. I wouldn't do any of those things because I love my wife and want no other. But overall, I'd have to agree with Thomas. Some people's marriages are more open than others. But yeah If you wouldn't do it in front of your spouse, it's cheating. It's not the action that constitutes cheating, it's hiding it from your spouse because you think they'll be hurt by it. On a side note it's interesting to see how people make assumtions about whether that was a husband or a wife who asked that question... Hmmm.
2016-03-15 21:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be married for the person to be your spouse...check the laws in your state. In Mississippi (for example) adultry used to be a criminal offense (it was when I got divorced there about 15 yrs ago, not sure if it still is).
An attorney can advise you of any legal recourse you may have, other than divorce, if that's a path you'd rather follow, My guess is if you take legal action, your cheating spouse will likely divorce you anyway.
2007-12-11 05:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove that there were acts of indiscretion on his part to the court, then there will not be equal division of the assets. You will get just about everything. There has to be physical evidence though, otherwise it's your word against his. A divorce would be appropriate if it is your choosing. If you're asking if there are additional legal ramifications for his actions the answer is no. Cheating on your wife is not a crime. If you choose to get a divorce you would definitely come out on top in a civil case though. I would consult an attorney though for the best legal advise.
2007-12-11 05:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by Erik L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal actions? You mean, can they be arrested for cheating? No. Get a divorce. Sleeping with other women is not against the law.
2007-12-11 05:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some states adultery is illegal. Check with your local goverment.
For example, in Pennsylvania, adultery is technically punishable by 2 years of imprisonment or 18 months of treatment for insanity (for history, see Hamowy) (criminal statute repealed 1972), while in Michigan the Court of Appeals, the state's second-highest court, ruled that a little-known provision of state criminal law means that adultery carries a potential life sentence.[2]
2007-12-11 05:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There used to be a common law tort action called "alienation of affections", but I believe most jurisdictions have abolished it. Some jurisdictions also used to criminalize adultery - but I believe that the statutes are now either abolished or rarely (if ever) enforced. You need to consult with a lawyer in your jurisdiction because the law in this area varies from state to state.
2007-12-11 05:24:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
DIVORCE and I think you can name the person with whom your spouse is cheating as a co respondent but you best check with a lawyer because that may not be anymore.
2007-12-11 05:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by darbygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why persue any legal action. it would just be harder on your heart in the long run. only do the legal action to bevendictive, but you are the one who will suffer more from this unfortunally. just let the *** go, and remember what goes around comes around. sorry
2007-12-11 05:27:31 · answer #10 · answered by Kelly F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋