Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Infidelity
Once a couple has seperated, is it considered infidelity if one person is dating? Is there any point in finding out about suspected past affairs? Would filing for a fault divorce based on infidelity improve my chances for getting some alimony?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Infidelity
There is no judge in Massachusetts in 1999 who is even going to blink
if you use adultery as grounds for a divorce.
Alimony is based on many factors. You don't have t
to go the route of adultery to get it.
So there is no "point in finding out about suspected
past affairs." There's been only one case I know of in
recent years in which the divorce was granted
on the grounds of adultery. In that case, a very rich and very famous
husband settled with a large lump sum payment. Is your hubby rich
and famous? If so, call me.
If not, think of all the happy things you can do
in your life without him!