Several states have homewrecker laws, or alienation of affection laws, still on the books. I’m ok with it. This isn’t the first time NC is in the news for a lawsuit being won by the scorn spouse. Probably, there should be some sort of limit on how much you can sue for. I think also the loser should pay court fees for taking up the court’s time.
I always say the only way to hurt a cheating spouse is to take their money, that’s part of the revenge if you seek revenge. It’s also practical if the break in the marriage is devastating, which it often is. A spouse left behind having to worry about paying a bill while mourning the relationship is cruel and unusual punishment.
Going after the person luring your spouse away makes some sense. Who knows how often the spouse scorn actually gets some money from the mistress after the rulings.
The part of me that doesn’t like the law, is I don’t like the government being in relationships so much. Like when the state makes people wait 6 months to get a divorce. I’m against that sort of thing, although some delays I’m ok with when it protects the children. That’s another topic though.
@LostInParadise Women sue.