Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Civil suit

My ex wife had an affair with a man who I thought was my freind, It has brought much mental hardship on me, Can I sue him for mental anguish and for breaking up my marriage? thank you.


Asked on 1/07/03, 1:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas Weiss McClintic & Weiss, P.C.

Re: Civil suit

I am sorry to hear about the break-up of your marriage.

Unfortunately, Michigan eliminated "Alienation of Affection" as a cause of action, by Statute: Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 600.2901 -

The following causes of action are abolished:

(1) alienation of the affections of any person, animal, or thing capable of feeling affection, whatsoever;

(2) criminal conversation;

(3) seduction of any person of the age of 18 years or more;

(4) breach of contract to marry.

I understand that this is part of the price we pay in moving to a "modern society".

Thank you for asking an interesting question, though.

Tom Weiss

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Answered on 1/07/03, 2:44 pm


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