Dear Shell64:
Greetings. I can only imagine how upset and hurt that you are. I would be devastated that my husband had an affair, lied about, wasted our assets, mistreated me, and continues to mistreat my son. That being said, I would tell you that you need more information, such as some e-mails, cards, letters, or phone bills to assist with your alientation of affection claim.
Alienation of affections is a costly claim, which is usually not worth the funds which you would spend to pursue it.
I tell all my clients that first, I don’t like to place children in the courtroom as witnesses. I do not believe that the judges like to see children in their courtroom. Second, I also my clients that if they have to call their children as witnesses they have already lost - by involving their children. Probably not what you wanted to hear, but I believe this is the truth.
Finally, I would tell you not to pursue the alienation of affections claim in this matter, but to focus on your son and rebuilding your life.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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