How does cheating affect divorce?
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How does cheating affect divorce?
Unfortunately for all of the faithful who are splitting due to a cheating spouse, infidelity rarely has much of an impact on the divorce. A cheating spouse may lose their right to alimony if infidelity can be conclusively proven, even with a no-fault divorce.
Does adultery affect divorce in Texas?
No, adultery is not illegal in Texas. But Texas courts consider marital misconduct, including infidelity, in dividing the parties’ community estate. Typically, fault grounds for divorce, such as adultery, are raised by the innocent spouse to gain a greater (or disproportionate) award of the community estate.
Can you date while getting a divorce in Texas?
Technically, yes. There are no specific laws in Texas about whether a person can date while going through a divorce. However, under certain circumstances, dating while in the process of filing for divorce or finalizing a divorce could cause complications. In the eyes of the law, dating could be seen as adultery.
Can you sue for adultery in Texas?
So back to our original questions: Can you sue your spouse and his or her boyfriend or girlfriend for adulterous conduct? The answers: Yes, if the adulterous conduct amounts to Intentional (or Reckless) Infliction of (Severe) Emotional Distress.
