Can you sue if someone breaks up your marriage?
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Can you sue if someone breaks up your marriage?
No one wins in an adulterous relationship—least of all is the jilted spouse—but luckily, there is legal recourse for some situations: You can sue someone for breaking up a marriage. You may file a suit charging the other man or other woman with intentionally interfering in your marital relationship.
What states can you sue for breaking up a marriage?
Have you ever wanted to sue someone you believe broke up your marriage — a "homewrecker?" Well, in six states — Hawaii, Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina, Mississippi, South Dakota, and Utah — you can. In those six states, the "Alienation of Affection" claim is an option.
Can you sue the other woman for destroying my marriage?
In the states that allow you to sue a third party for ruining your marriage, you can do so through any of two civil tort actions: criminal conversation or alienation of affection. It is a civil claim for adultery, also known as seduction.
Can you sue someone for breaking up a marriage in Australia?
According to the “broken heart” law, if your husband or wife cheats on you and it ends in divorce you are able to sue for damages. It's called “alienation of affection”, a common tort law, which finds the “other man or woman” at fault for a failed marriage, and makes them pay damages for the love lost.
