A North Carolina man has been awarded $750,000 in a lawsuit against his ex-wife's lover using rare alienation of affection laws.
The judgment was awarded under North Carolina's alienation of affection law. Under alienation of affection laws, also known as"homewrecker laws," a case can be brought to the court by a spouse who has been deserted because of the actions of a third party.says while lovers are usually the ones involved, the law can also be used to file suit against parents or clergy.
Howard had been married to his wife for 12 years when she brought up the matter of separation. Sensing something else was going on, Howard hired a private investigator who discovered evidence of his wife's affair. "I believe in the sanctity of marriage," Howard said."Other families should see what the consequences are to not only breaking the vow to whatever religion you subscribe to, but also your legal responsibilities."says these laws stem from a time when wives were considered their husband's personal property. If another man came into the picture, the husband was allowed to sue him for damages.
reported that the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of these laws in 2017. After Marc Malacek filed a suit against his ex-wife and her lover, Dr. Derek Williams, Williams tried to have the case dismissed. The court granted the dismissal but Malacek appealed the decision.
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