Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

What constitutes adultery

In Virginia is adultery only committed by a man/woman relationship? Can a women be found guilty of adultery if she has a sexual affair with another female while being married?


Asked on 10/20/03, 10:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: What constitutes adultery

Yes, adultery of either the heterosexual or homosexual variety, can be grounds for divorce in the Commonwealth under Title 20-91 of the Virginia Code.

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Answered on 10/20/03, 11:22 pm
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Re: What constitutes adultery

"Any person, being married, who voluntarily shall have sexual intercourse with any person not his or her spouse shall be guilty of adultery, . . . "

Virginia Code � 18.2-365

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Answered on 10/21/03, 9:49 am


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