Can I sue my ex for cheating?

Can I sue my ex for cheating?

You CAN sue your ex, but you won’t win and might even be sanctioned (meaning you may have to pay your ex money) for bringing the lawsuit. This is a no-fault state.

Can I sue my husbands ex wife for emotional distress?

While the Court dismissed the father’s complaint for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, the Court did announce that one spouse can sue the other spouse for emotional distress. However, the underlying conduct must be consistent with the definition of the alleged tort.

Can you sue for broken heart?

The “broken heart law”, as it’s known, means if your spouse cheats during your marriage, you can sue the person they cheated with for damages – sometimes for millions. Ouch. But if you come between two spouses, you’re the one at risk of being up for millions.

Can sue someone for cheating?

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.

Can you sue someone for being a homewrecker?

These “heart balm” or “homewrecker” laws, which date to at least the 18th century, allow for someone to sue for damages incurred when a third party breaks up a happy home. The adultery law has an odd name because of old English common law, said Cynthia Mills, Howard’s attorney.