Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Proving Infidelity
My husband told me he wanted a divorce in July after 20 years of marriage. I had reason to believe he was having an affair, by text messages my daughter read on his phone. He denies it and says they are only friends. He has since taken a job in FL and moved 3 weeks ago. Last week, he mailed me his cell phone because he got a new one at work and mine wasn't working. New number, but approximately 250 text messages between him and the same woman were left on the phone. Most were ''love you'' ''miss you'' and alot of sex talk and how much they miss spending so much time together. He brought her a ticket to go see him this week. I also have all of his cell phone bills from May through September. Hundreds of calls between them. My question is, is that proof of adultry.
5 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Proving Infidelity
No, this is not certain and clear proof of adultery. It sure shows that there likely was and is adultery, but you have asked whether this definitely proves it. No, it does not.
You do not need proof of adultery.
You need a divorce. Your husband has move 1500 miles away, and has a new job; his girlfriend is going to see him. He is spending 'marital assets' on flying her to see him.
This is bad. Your marriage is over. You have children to raise and put through college. You have bills to pay. You and he have other assets.
You need to see a lawyer and protect yourself immediately.
I would like to be your attorney. I would be happy to talk to you about your rights. So, please give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will be happy to discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free.
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Re: Proving Infidelity
It does not really matter. Divorce in New Jersey is virtually automatic; it takes very little to get divorce.
What you have is proof of an amorous relationship with another woman. Adultery requires direct or indirect proof of actual sexual relations outside the marriage.
Proof of adultery gets you only a divorce. It does not affect the financial issues such as alimony, distribution of the marital estate, child custody and visitation.
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Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: Proving Infidelity
As the other attorneys already indicated, you don't really have to concern yourself with proving adultery. 98% of divorces settle anyway. I suggest you get an attorney to assit you with the filing of divorce. My initial consultations are always free, so feel free to call me at 732/247/3340 and we can discuss your situation in more detail.
Re: Proving Infidelity
While your "evidence" is suggestive of an affair and maybe even adultery, it is not the type of legal proof that will create a large difference in the financial outcome of the trial of your case.
That is not to say that it will not have an effect on negotiations, strategy and the emotional impact of divorce proceedings.
Your attorney should explain that when you meet and provide all of te details of your marriage. As the other attorneys suggested, see one sooner rather than later.
Re: Proving Infidelity
The proofs that you have suggest an affair and would probably stand up if ever challanged (as unlikely as that may be). Mr. Kozyra was correct when he alluded to what really matters: did your husband dissipate marital assets in support of this affair? That is really the issue when dealing with adultery. I have an office in Monmouth County if you need to talk. 7324091144