Rship with someone else during separation

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear JohnDoe:

I feel like I have answered this question for you in about 5 different ways now, but here goes:

Yes, in my humble opinion it is too late for you to collect evidence through a PI on her behavior now. If you can find evidence in the past of her behavior prior to the date of separation, that would be helpful.

Most cases never go to court. Use the evidence you have in negotiations. Best of luck.

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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If I can prove using a PI in a court that spouse is having rship with someone during period of separation, will that be a proof for adultery to escape alimony.

My situation is that spouse admitted to cheating and we separated, but I did not gather evidence before separation, and I know if we go to divorce court and she asks alimony, I may be asked to prove it, to escape alimony; since she has admitted to cheating, I dont feel its fair to pay her,since she broke the marriage I thought was going good.

Is it too late for me to collect evidence or is a PI helpful even during separation?