Adultery
There are many reasons people end their marriages, but one of the most common grounds for divorce is adultery. I'm sure we all know someone who was involved in or is currently in a marriage that has been effected by adulterous behaviors, whether it be in real life or on television. You may wonder what steps to take if you suspect your spouse is cheating. You may also want to know how the law handles adultery in your particular state.
If you suspect your spouse is having an affair, you will want to make sure you have proof before you confront him or her. You may even need to hire a private investigator to follow your spouse and catch them behaving inappropriately with the other person. If you wish to file for divorce after you have solid proof your spouse has cheated on you, you may need to hire a family law attorney.
According to the third edition of Marriage and Divorce Law In South Carolina, "proof of adultery must be clear and positive." Required evidence includes proof that your spouse was with someone else holding hands, kissing, or engaging in other conduct that would lead an onlooker to believe that that the two are romantically involved. Surprisingly, adultery is punishable by a fine or even jail time, but "prosecutions for the crime are almost never undertaken and the Solicitor for each judicial circuit has the discrection to decide whether to prosecute someone for committing adultery."
If you or someone you know suspects their spouse of cheating or has proof their spouse has engaged in adulterous behaviors, contact one of the Myrtle Beach family law attorneys at The Mace Firm.
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