Alienation of affections

If your mother in law has alienated your spouses affections from you, then you can sue her based on North Carolina law.

Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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I am going through a divorce in Florida. My inlaws live in NC. They have been in my house now for 5 months. The mother in law has greatly influenced my wife in her decision for a divorce. The mother in law has even got an attorney here in Florida because we are taking her deposition. She has done some things that she is worried about coming back to get her. Can I file a lawsuit there in NC for alienation of affections? My research stated that NC is one of 7 states that still allow this suit.