Is divorce or annulment best for my situation? And can I file an Alienation of Affection suit?
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Is divorce or annulment best for my situation? And can I file an Alienation of Affection suit?
I’ve been married for 1 1/2 months with a 3 year relationship prior.
My 4 year old step daughter informed me that my wife had another guy over while I was working third shift.
I confronted my wife and she claims nothing happened while he was here. However, she did admit to a few things – he’s her co-worker, he’s madly in love with her, they’ve been talking since before the marriage, and she deleted all of their texts so I wouldn’t see them. Essentially he’s been manipulating her into hating me more and more, trying to end our relationship and marriage.My wife wants me to leave for a while so she can figure things out, but by all appearances there will be no reconciliation.
Asked on July 29, 2017 under Family Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, WI no longer recognizes alienation of affection lawsuits. In fact most states have abolished such causes of action. I think that at this point, unless your wife has a change of heart, your next lawsuit will be a divorce.
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