Can you sue someone for causing a divorce?

Can you sue someone for causing a 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. And the payouts can be in the millions. But the person you sue is not your ex-husband or wife. It’s the individual they had the affair with.

What is a cheating man called?

A man who cheats on his wife is an “adulterer”. A woman who cheats on her husband is an “adulteress”. An adulterer commits adultery with his “mistress”, or “lover”, or “paramour” or “girlfriend”.

Can I sue my ex for cheating?

You, the paramour, can get hit with a lawsuit that could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. They’re known as “alienation of affection” suits, when an “outsider” interferes in a marriage. The suits are allowed in seven states: Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Dakota and Utah.

Can I sue my ex for emotional distress?

Emotional distress, also known as “mental anguish,” is a non-physical and mainly psychological injury that may be asserted in civil lawsuits. It is important to note that in most cases, you may only be able to sue for emotional damages if the incident in question resulted in physical harm.

Can I sue my ex for wasting my time?

The answer is generally no – you can’t sue for wasted time in most instances.