A Divorce Lawyer's Expertise Can Help You Through An Adultery Legal Case

By Donald McGowan

Adultery is a common cause of marriage breakdown. A survey of divorced couples by InsideDivorce.com has shown that 26.6% of divorces are caused by a partners' affair. When a partner decides to end a marriage because of their spouse's infidelity it is highly advisable for them to visit a divorce lawyer.

In situations of cheating, the 'guilty partner' will usually try and justify their infidelity by blaming it on extenuating circumstances. Even the most earnest and well-planned pleas of this nature are looked at unfavourably by a judge.



Cheating cannot be excused. If you have discovered that your partner has cheated on you and you feel you now require legal advice then it is advisable to contact a divorce lawyer. Divorce lawyers have skills and knowledge to advise a partner on the best way forward in the divorce process.

When couples stand at the altar and say, 'I do', they are agreeing to a lifelong commitment to one another, a commitment that should not be taken lightly and is certainly taken seriously in the eyes of the law. The couple are promising, among other things, to stay faithful to one another until 'death do them part' and if either of them betray this promise then they sacrifice their marriage.

Celebrity magazines are littered with famous couples who are alleged to have had affairs and are in the process of divorcing their spouses, taking their millions and starting a brand new life. The reality may not be quite so glamorous for the average Joe public, yet the details of an affair will no doubt spark some controversy and interest amongst family, friends and acquaintances.

All of this can be particularly unpleasant for either partner, therefore a quick and quiet divorce may be the best solution for every party involved as each partner will be then able to move on and get on with their life.

A divorce lawyer can advise on the best course of action for couples to take if they want a brief, less messy separation, or indeed review the situation if one or either of the partners want to take things further and drag the case through the courts in search of what they believe to be justice.

If a partner has committed adultery, more often than not, sides will be drawn as to which friends and relations are going to stand with who, and who takes whose side; this is not always as straight-forward as one would expect.

A divorce lawyer is used to seeing all sorts of emotional and financial fallout as a result of the process. For this reason they are usually skilled at being able to advise on the various aspects of the divorce process, both legally and emotionally. - 31397

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