What rights do I have if my husband is having an affair?
What rights do I have if my husband is having an affair?
Generally speaking, your husband’s infidelity doesn’t grant you any special rights in your divorce. You are entitled to a divorce if you want one – and because California is a no-fault divorce state, you don’t have to have a reason at all.
Can you go to jail for having an affair while married?
Adultery isn’t just a crime in the eyes of your spouse. In 21 states, cheating in a marriage is against the law, punishable by a fine or even jail time. States with anti-cheating laws generally define adultery as a married person having sexual intercourse with someone other than their spouse.
Can text messages prove adultery?
Texts that you once thought were private can now be used, and many courts are starting to subpoena text messages to see what is inside of them. Yes, text messaging is now part of the modern world, but it can easily be used against you to prove that you were committing adultery, or that you have anger issues.
How can I protect money from my husband cheating?
The Truth about Financial Infidelity
- Start by hiding any new income from your spouse.
- Overpay your taxes.
- Get cash back — lots of it.
- Open your own online bank account.
- Get your own credit card.
- Stash your own prepaid or gift cards.
- Rent a safe deposit box.
Does infidelity matter in a divorce settlement?
Although cheating can undoubtedly create problems and ultimately lead to the end of a marriage, it will not result in one spouse getting a better divorce settlement.
Can I get a copy of my spouse’s text messages?
Obtaining a spouse’s text messages can ordinarily be done in two ways. One way might be to send a letter to the cell phone carrier, through an attorney, explaining the need to preserve text messages for a divorce case. The attorney can subsequently send a subpoena for the relevant messages for a certain time period.