Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

husband and other woman

my husband of 21 years has been cheating on me for 2yrs and is now living with her.this has caused me lots of mental destress.can i sue her


Asked on 11/14/07, 12:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: husband and other woman

No. Please see my detailed answer to your prior question. Florida abolished the claim of alienation of affections over 60 years ago.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 1:25 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: husband and other woman

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No, Florida does not recognize any claim for alienation of affections.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/16/07, 12:11 am


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