Legal Question in Family Law in Rhode Island

Re: Adultery

The short answer is no, absent further details to the rather sparse facts set forth in the question, the conduct described would not give your best friend's husband a legitimate right to sue.

The facts specified are elements of a previously recognized cause of action known generally as "alientaion of affection."

The Rhode Island legislature abolished such actions by statute (R.I. Gen. Laws �9-1-42��states, "Alienation of affection, criminal conservation, or seduction � Causes of action abolished. � No civil action shall be commenced or prosecuted for alienation of affection, criminal conversation, or seduction, and those causes of action are hereby abolished.")

Hope this helps,

Scott Summer