AWhat canI getin adivorce if my husband was cheating on me?
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AWhat canI getin adivorce if my husband was cheating on me?
I asked him to give me half of the money we have and he said he is not going to. So I will take him to the court. How are my chances?
Asked on October 6, 2011 under Family Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. Generally speaking, the issue of adultery is not one of those that a court takes in to consideration when they are making a determination as to distribution of marital assets. There is an exception, though, in some states. When a spouse is using marital assets to support the adulterous affair - so in essence dissipating marital assets - then the courts may consider it. Virginia is an equitable distribution state I believe and so marital assets are divided equitably and not necessarily equally. There are a bunch of other factors that the courts take in to consideration when making the division. Get help. Good luck.
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