This used to be possible under the old "alienation of affections" tort, but all but a handful of states have abolished it, and the tortious inducement of breach of contract tort can't fill that gap.

SANTA FE — New Mexico's highest court issued an opinion on Monday affirming its 2025 ruling barring lawsuits by individuals seeking damages from third parties accused of breaking up a marriage, a ...

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is admitting to having an affair with a North Carolina man, but argues that because their relationship was consummated elsewhere, his wife has no right to sue. North ...

While the arcane tort of alienation of affection only remains a viable cause of action in seven states, undercover lovers who meet in one of those states -- or participate in romantic interstate ...

Mississippi state Sen. Chris Johnson is being sued for alienation of affection by Dr. David Roy, who claims Johnson had an affair with his wife. Johnson denies the allegations, and two judges have ...

Kaitlin McKeown/The News & Observer/Tribune News Service via Getty (2) Akira Montague with her attorney, Robonetta Jones; Brenay Kennard. A TikToker's North Carolina lawsuit is making headlines.

An extramarital affair may not only ruin a marriage, it can cost the unfaithful partner's lover big bucks. Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema may find out just how expensive infidelity can be. Sinema was ...

Alienation of affection is a unique and emotionally charged legal claim. It allows a spouse to hold a third party civilly liable for intentionally interfering in a marriage, resulting in the loss of ...