Can I sue my ex husband after divorce?

Can I sue my ex husband after divorce?

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 I get alimony after divorce is final?

If you were married, you have 12 months from the date of your divorce to apply for spousal maintenance. If you were in a de facto relationship, you have two years from the date of final separation to make the application.

Do you have to support your wife after divorce?

Spousal support is usually ordered after a divorce when either the spouse mutually agree on the payments or when the judge looks at all the relevant factors and decides that alimony or spousal support is necessary to support one spouse. Alimony payments can also be modified depending on the ability to pay.