It may feel like the ultimate betrayal to learn that your spouse has been unfaithful to you. You may feel as though you do not know who your spouse is anymore, and with that, you may wish to file for divorce. Continue reading to learn how you can divorce your spouse when they have committed adultery and how an experienced Manhattan divorce attorney at Zimmet Law Group, P.C. can act as your support system during this isolating time.
Can I get a divorce if my spouse has committed adultery?
When you file a divorce in the state of New Jersey, you may cite fault grounds. Essentially, fault grounds explain the reasoning as to why you are seeking a divorce in the first place. More specifically, this places the blame on your spouse. And so, you may make your spouse’s adultery the grounds for your divorce.
Your testimony of your spouse’s adultery may not be enough proof for the New Jersey family court. Rather, you may need to conduct your own investigations so that you may submit supplemental evidence of your claim. Examples of such pieces of evidence are as follows:
- Receipts of hotel reservations that your spouse made without you.
- Receipts of purchases your spouse made that were not gifted to you.
- Incriminating text messages or emails your spouse sent to someone that was not you.
- Any other evidence a private investigator may dig up.
What other fault grounds can I cite?
Though your spouse may not have committed adultery, they may have conducted some sort of behavior that was the ultimate catalyst of your separation. Without further ado, other fault grounds that you may cite for your divorce are as follows:
- You may claim that your spouse participated in deviant sexual conduct.
- You may claim that your spouse participated in extreme cruelty against you.
- You may claim that your spouse abandoned you with no intention of returning.
- You may claim that your spouse has been incarcerated at a prison or jail for an extended period.
- You may claim that your spouse has been institutionalized at a mental health facility for an extended period.
- You may claim that your spouse has been struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction for an extended period.
- You may claim that your spouse has been struggling with finances and debt for an extended period.
- You may claim that your spouse has been struggling with physical and emotional intimacy for an extended period.
The bottom line is that, if you looking into filing for divorce, you need one of the skilled New York City matrimonial and family law attorneys in your corner. Call or send a message to Zimmet Law Group, P.C. today. We look forward to hearing from you.
