Legal Question in Family Law in New York

my wife had a affair can i sue the guy she had an affair with


Asked on 2/20/10, 8:20 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

If he damaged your truck, yes.

For having an affair with your wife, no.

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Answered on 2/25/10, 9:21 am
Rory Alarcon Rory Alarcon, Esq.

No, unless you have a true legal theory to sue under, you cannot really sue them.

You may try a novel approach such as suing for "emotional distress", but you will most likely not succeed.

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Answered on 2/25/10, 9:22 am
Michael Giordano

Sorry, there is no "alienation of affection" law in NY any longer.

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Answered on 2/25/10, 9:34 am


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