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Can I sue my husband who's planning to leave me?
Asked on Sep 22nd, 2011 on Child Custody - Georgia
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My husband and I have been married for 20 years and he is currently sneaking on the side, texting, e-mailing an ex and they are planning to move in together, etc. What law protects me? Can I sue him for this? What is that called?
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The only law that protects you is the law regarding divorce.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2013 at 12:32 AM
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In Nevada, and most other states have abolished the "cause of action" that would address alienation of affection, under Nevada Revised Statute 41.380. Therefore, a spouse cannot sue or file a criminal complaint for cheating or falling out of love. Nevada is a "no-fault" divorce state so cheating is sufficient grounds for divorce.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2011 at 10:09 AM
In Washington there is no separate law allowing for a law suit for a "wandering" spouse. Your only real decision is whether or not you want to file for a divorce.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 10:27 PM
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You can sue for divorce. That's all.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
It's called a divorce and if you don't know what it is called or what it is, you need to hire an attorney.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 1:38 PM
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You can get a divorce. There is no legal cause of action called infidelity other than in a divorce complaint. You can't get money for it.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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No you can't "sue" him. You can get a divorce and ask for maintenance if there is a large disparity in income.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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In other states you might sue him for criminal conversation. But not in Ohio. In Ohio, your only choice is to divorce or not to divorce. Please see a domestic relations attorney for more details.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 11:25 AM
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You can file for divorce, that's all. In Colorado the court will grant a divorce when at least one party is convinced that the marriage is "irretrievably broken". In the divorce process, all financial issues will be decided according to law if you and he cannot reach an agreement on the terms of the divorce.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 10:06 AM
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The answer is divorce. He may have to support you while he is living with new mate. You will also be entitled to one-half of the entire community, what ever that consists of. He may also have the privilege of paying some of your attorney fees. All of this to say that new mate may be the most expensive decision he ever made. We provide all of the services you will need.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 9:30 AM
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It's called filing for divorce since there is no "alienation of affection" cause of action here.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Debra L. Palomino
Yes, you would have to sue him for a divorce.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
Yes, you can sue. It's called "divorce."
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 8:46 AM