In divorce law, adultery is defined as the voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse
Impact on Fault-Based Divorces:
Adultery is a common ground for fault-based divorce. In jurisdictions that recognize fault-based divorce, proving adultery can have major implications for the court’s rulings related to:
- Alimony-Spousal Support
- Property Division
- Child Custody and Visitation