Dear Shelly,
Yes, you can file a claim for alienation of affections against the girlfried, especially if you suspect she was around before you and your husband separated. Of course, whatever evidence you can find to prove that the affair began before you and he separated is great too. But, since you are still married, even evidence of post separation marital misconduct is admissible.
When your husband files for divorce, you will have 30 days to answer the complaint. If you and he have not signed a separation agreement dividing the marital property, and dealing with alimony, you should either have that completed before the divorce is final, or file your claims for equitable distribution of the property, alimony, child custody and child support in your answer to his divorce complaint.
If you do not file claims for equitable distribution and alimony before the divorce is final, you will lose the right to those claims after the divorce is final.
Good luck,
Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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email: sstanback@rosen.com
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