Specialty tag(s): Divorce
Thomas A. Greenwald | May 13, 2024
Navigating the aftermath of an affair is an emotionally challenging and complicated experience. It can leave you feeling lost, alienated, and unsure of what to do next. When this happens, many choose to explore potential legal options, asking questions like, “Can I seek compensation for the emotional distress caused by my spouse’s affair and its impact on all aspects of my life (personal, career, financial, etc.)?” While you are well within your rights to evaluate potential legal approaches to the situation, you should not neglect the basics of self-care. Your mental health needs to be a priority while you examine what legal steps to take next.
The emotional impact of an affair takes a heavy toll, and its effects can often be devastating and long-lasting. Prioritizing self-care can help you to clear your mind and approach your situation from a practical standpoint rather than an emotionally driven one. Only by improving your mental health can you see the best path forward for you.
Ways to prioritize your emotional healing and self-care after a divorce include:
Those who have been impacted by an affair often assume that the infidelity will affect how the divorce proceedings play out, but this depends on the type of divorce you choose to pursue. In Texas, there are two types of divorce: no-fault and fault. A no-fault divorce, also known as uncontested divorce, allows couples to divorce without one party being identified as the party that is solely to blame for the divorce. Fault-based divorces, on the other hand, are named as such because the cause behind the divorce is considered during the proceedings. In Texas, a court may consider fault in dividing the marital estate. Fault may include adultery and cruel treatment. Adultery is defined as voluntary sexual intercourse of a married person was someone other than a spouse. The effects of an affair may be emotional as well as financial. A Texas court will look at all the relevant evidence related to an affair to determine how it will impact an overall division of the parties’ estate.
Adultery may be established by direct evidence or circumstantial evidence. Examples of evidence of adultery include:
It’s important for individuals facing these situations to seek advice from an experienced family law attorney who can provide clarity on their specific circumstances and potential legal options.
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