If my wife committed adultery with a contractor, can I sue him for the money I’ve paid him?
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If my wife committed adultery with a contractor, can I sue him for the money I’ve paid him?
My wife has committed adultery with a contractor that has been working at our house and now our divorce is imminent due to the affair. Is there any legal precedence to a possible lawsuit against the contractor for the money he’s been paid by me over the last couple years?
Asked on April 22, 2012 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for the situation and I can surely understand how angry you must be. If you are suing him for a problem with the work he performed on the house or a breach of contract then you have every right to do so. But I see no basis for a lawsuit on the fact that he had an affair with your wife. Your state does not allow for an Aliention of Affection suit. Good luck to you.
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