Legal Question in Family Law in California

Responsibilty of 3rd party in divorce

When husband is pursuing mistress can wife sue mistress for damages or money? What rights does this mistress have, if any?


Asked on 4/29/02, 10:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Responsibilty of 3rd party in divorce

There is no cause of action against the mistress under Califronia law. The mistress has no rights.

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Answered on 4/30/02, 1:27 am
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: Responsibilty of 3rd party in divorce

These claims have been tried recently with a lot of fanfare but no success. The mistress does not have rights (unless perhaps she was promised things and relied on these promises), and the spouse does not have the right to sue the mistress for breaking up the marriage.

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Answered on 4/30/02, 1:34 pm


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