Can cheating hurt you in a divorce?
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Can cheating hurt you in a divorce?
If your spouse cheated, you are still able to file for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. A final note: the betrayal of infidelity stings. It’s normal to feel angry and even want revenge against the person who hurt you. Remember, though, that seeking retribution will not change the past.
How does cheating impact 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.
Can you lose custody for cheating?
While having an affair isn’t grounds for losing custody of the child, there are circumstances that might contribute to the fact that the cheating spouse makes bad decisions or puts their needs before the child. If the cheating spouse is living with someone else during the divorce, that itself isn’t a problem.
How does marriage affect child custody?
While the act of remarrying does not in itself impact a parent’s custody rights over their child or children, if the remarriage is not in the best interest of the child, and a party files to modify custody, the court may decide to make custody decisions to best protect the children.
