Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan
Civil suit
My ex wife had an affair with a man who I thought was my freind, It has brought much mental hardship on me, Can I sue him for mental anguish and for breaking up my marriage? thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Civil suit
I am sorry to hear about the break-up of your marriage.
Unfortunately, Michigan eliminated "Alienation of Affection" as a cause of action, by Statute: Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 600.2901 -
The following causes of action are abolished:
(1) alienation of the affections of any person, animal, or thing capable of feeling affection, whatsoever;
(2) criminal conversation;
(3) seduction of any person of the age of 18 years or more;
(4) breach of contract to marry.
I understand that this is part of the price we pay in moving to a "modern society".
Thank you for asking an interesting question, though.
Tom Weiss