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