Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
is it cheating?
Well, I've got a problem with chatting online. I've done that before I met my wife and a few times while we were dating. I did it again once after we married and now she is threatening to divorce and trying to get me for cheating or adultery. Is that considered cheating or adultery?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: is it cheating?
Adultery is a physical act of engaging in sexual relations with a person other than your spouse. There are probably a million different definitions of cheating.
Your wife can get a divorce for any reason, or no reason. If there is an issue of blame (in order to establish a disproportionate division of assets), then actually adultery is not necessary, as she can claim cruel treatment.
Regardless, the online chatting is disrespectful to her and to the marriage. If your marriage can be saved, get some counseling.
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