Dear JohnDoe:
Greetings. Yes, you may be able to get the IM conversation admitted in court. I would always suggest that someone hire a PI to find out of their spouse was cheating if they may have an alimony or equitable distribution claim.
Adultery is a bar for a dependent spouse trying to receive alimony. Hope that helps.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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