Dear Confused:
As a practical matter, adultery is not a basis for divorce in North Carolina. However, if you were seeking alimony, his affair, along with your evidence that you are a dependent spouse, could lead to you receiving alimony. I would advise that you talk to a lawyer about possibly pursuing an alimony claim against your husband.
In North Carolina, adultery is a crime. So, as long as you are married, having an affair is illegal. If you wanted to pursue a criminal conversation action, you could also do that.
Take care,
Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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