Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

I am guity of an affair with a man that occurred over a period of 6 years. We mainly have just been friends for the last 2 years, but his wife found some pictures and confronted him. Now both of our spouses are aware of the situation. The wife has called my house, and last week decided to visit as she indicated she needed closure. We had a civil conversation with my husband's knowledge. I have repeatedly apologized, she has indicated (in emails/text messages) that she thinks I am remorseful. I have only contacted her husband once (she is aware of it), since all of this has been revealed. I have kept my word that I no longer wish to see or hear from her husband again. She has asked for money, and I deposited $500 into her bank account about 4 weeks ago. I explained that I was not financially viable and had been out of work for over a year. After her visit, I sent her an email, apologizing again and asking her to please do not attempt to contact me or my family again. My husband and I are trying to move forward. She responded she promised, and then 2 days later sent another response indicating that she was going to sue me. I have ceased all contact with her.

Since I did not contact her, a few weeks later she decided to send a very detailed email to my husband's work address, once again outlining details of the affair. Alluding to me as the aggressor who seduced her seemingly innocent husband into an unwanted situation. Also, indicating that she was going to sue me for $75,000 for punitive damages because she was leaving her husband. I told my husband that I received legal advice indicating that I should ignore this person unless I was actually served with papers which we haven't seen as of yet.

Would I be liable for punitive damages? Does this person have a valid suit against me? How do we legally stop this person from continuing to contact us? My husband and I are trying to move on, and we do not want any further involvement with the situation.


Asked on 7/05/10, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Ignore (and do not answer) the emails and change your email address and phone numbers. It was extremely stupid to send her money. Don't ever do that again.

Georgia does not allow suits for alienation of affection, so ignore her unless you receive legal papers. If you do, you will need counsel and can likely collect damages for frivolous litigation.

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Answered on 7/05/10, 2:44 pm


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