Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

infidelity

If your spouse has an affair, admits it and it is verified by the ''other'' person, you are pretty much in the drivers seat should you decide to go to court aren't you. I am referring to custody of a minor. The only thing they have on you is that you have viewed adult web sites from time to time.


Asked on 4/04/09, 2:48 pm

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

Re: infidelity

No, the other spouse's infidelity(whether alleged or verified) is likely to be regarded by a court as an issue of little import with respect to deciding a custody matter.

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Answered on 4/05/09, 12:14 am
Lisa McDevitt McDevitt Law Office

Re: infidelity

Unfortunately the adultery will not come into play with the custody issue. It will be important, however, when determing how divide marital property and possibly spousal support.

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Answered on 4/05/09, 4:39 pm


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