Laws on Marital Misconduct
Divorce doesn’t always need someone to be at fault, but in certain states, how spouses acted during the marriage can affect how courts divide property, debts, and even decide spousal support. Sometimes, bad behavior becomes a big deal if it hurts the couple’s finances, like wasting money or hiding assets. Other places flat-out ignore any marital missteps when splitting money or deciding support. Some states threw out fault-based rules entirely. Still, when it comes to deciding who gets custody, the court might consider how spouses behaved to protect the kids’ best interests. Knowing this can change the game for anyone facing divorce, so pay close attention—it might just save a lot of heartache and cash.
In some cases, it might be beneficial to hire a private investigator to investigate marital misconduct or other concerns that you may have. In these cases, we can get you to a private investigator who can help.
For more information, please feel free to visit one of our blog posts: In your deposition, don’t try to convince opposing counsel you’re right What effect does marital misconduct have in a divorce?
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