Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Legal Recourse
Wife had an affair with a very wealthy man for over 2 years. Other than the obvious divorce - is there any legal recourse against the man she had the affair with?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Legal Recourse
Alienation of Affection is the topic of your question.
It is discussed in a recent Missouri Supreme Court Decision.
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
SC85053
Katherine Louise Helsel v. Sivi Noellsch, D.C.
You will find a national summary of states at:
http://www.worldlawdirect.com/article/992/Alienation_of_affection.html
If property changed hands to this gentleman, you may have recourse to regain property, however your spouse is no longer considered to be property. That is the gist of the Missouri case.
Texas Family Code
� 1.107 Alienation of Affection Not Authorized -
A right of action by one spouse against a third party for alienation of affection is not authorized in this state.
For general legal information, go to my web site:
http://www.reasonable-doubt.com
Re: Legal Recourse
I believe that you have a right of reimbursement for any funds you can prove that she spent on the affair person ...
Call me at 210.224.5811 or email me, if you have an questions ...
Best Regards,
Stephen Nicholas