Will I have to pay alimony to my wife even though she cheated?
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Will I have to pay alimony to my wife even though she cheated?
Asked on January 26, 2016 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
In FL, a court may consider either spouse's adultery when determining whether or not to award spousal support and how much to award. It will look to see if what, if any, finacial detriment there was to the innocent spouse. For example, if the adulterous spouse took their lover on expensive vacations, bought them jewelry, or paid rent for their apartment during the marriage, the non-cheating spouse will be able to show some monetary loss since marital assets, which could have been used to benefit the family, were instead wasted for non-marital purposes.
However, this can all get complicated. Your best bet is to consult directly with a divorc attoreny in your area. They can best counsel you once they have had a chance to review all of the details of your situaton.
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