Alienation of Affection

You may be surprised to find out that, in North Carolina at least, the answer is yes. The paramour of a married person can be sued in North Carolina under the claim of alienation of affection and/or criminal conversation. Alienation of affection is essentially a claim against someone who is believed to have taken the affections of the plaintiff’s spouse away from the plaintiff during the marriage. Criminal conversation is a claim against someone who has had sexual intercourse with the plaintiff’s spouse during the marriage. If you think the ability to file this kind of lawsuit seems …Read More