Family Law

Cheating with a married person--beware!

By Robert M. Kisselburgh, Esq.

Alienation of affection in Mississippi

With all the gossip, speculation, and rumors associated with Tiger Woods and his transgressions (a/k/a alleged affairs), the issue of alienation of affection is in the news. In fact, CNN published an article on alienation of affection and how Mississippi is one of seven states that still recognizes this tort. So what is alienation of affection?

In Mississippi, if a person has an affair with a married person that causes the breakup of their marriage, the other spouse can sue the paramour (the person having the affair with the married spouse) and collect money damages from that person. Two years ago, the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld a jury verdict awarding a man $754,000.00 against his wife's lover.

The Kisselburgh Law Firm represents Mississippi residents in divorce cases including those involving alienation of affection. If you or a loved one are contemplating a divorce, call now and schedule an appointment to discuss your legal rights.

Full post as published by Mississippi Family Law Blog on December 10, 2009 (boomark / email).