Legal Question in Civil Litigation 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 haven't contacted her, but I need to know legally what options do I have. Please let me know.
3 Answers from Attorneys
You need to do now what you should have done before - cease all communications with them. The more you respond and keep it going, the more she will keep dragging it out, trying to get money, and making threats. All of you need to end it.
You should not have paid the $500, and, in Georgia, there are no suits for alienation of affection. Stop emailing and ignore her unless you actually see papers from a court (which is very unlikely).
You should not have paid this woman ANY money. She cannot sue you for alienation of affection or criminal conversation (unless this occurred in North Carolina where we still recognize suits for this), What else would she sue you for? She has to prove that you caused harm to her and I do not see it other than the marital action for alienation of affection/criminal conversation. She is blackmailing you. You may want to print out her emails and go to the police.
Other than that, do not speak to her again. Save any further emails from her, however. You may need them later if a lawsuit does evolve or if criminal charges are brought against her. If she does try to sue you, then immediately contact an attorney.
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