Adultery

You cannot file for divorce until October of 2009, not April. You must be separated a year and a day.

I’m not sure how the military would handle the situation. I CAN tell you that as a civil matter, your husband can sue your lover for Alienation of Affection/Criminal Conversation.

First, there is no legal separation in NC, it is just a period of time required prior to the filing for divorce, which is one year and one day. You will not be able to file until October 2009. As for the affair, your husband will have to prove you had an affair, and the only consequence you will face directly is that if he can prove you were unfaithful prior to separation you will be barred from alimony.

I do not know how the military will treat the affair, or how you may be affected by their process.

Erin E. Clarey
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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My husband and I got legally separated in October 2008. He is in the United States Air Force. After we became legally separated, I met someone else in the United States Army and we have been involved. I have never had any intentions on going back to my husband and in April 2009, I will be able to file for divorce. My question is my husband went to his command about my new partner having relations with a married military spouse, what would be his consequences?