Does proof of adultery entitle me to alimony?
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Does proof of adultery entitle me to alimony?
My wife has been sleeping with people behind my back and she wants a divorce uncontested. Should i contest and try for alimony?
Asked on March 20, 2018 under Family Law, Arkansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
In AR, alimony in Arkansas has to be "reasonable" The court will look at to decide what makes a fair and just award under the circumstances. Further, adultery can be considered when deciding whether to award alimony, as well as be used to help determine how much to award and for how long. The only limitation is that the adultery must meaningfully relate to the obligee’s need for support or the obligor’s ability to provide it. In other words, the courts have decided that marital misconduct may or may not be something that relates to need or the ability to pay alimony.
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