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    Default Alienation of Affection

    My spouse and I lived in NC, then separated and I moved to SC. After the separation occurred, I started dating someone in SC. My new significant other didn't enter the picture until my spouse and I decided to divorce, which was a mutual decision based on what I think could reasonably be called "irreconcilable differences," as celebrities often say.... So my new SO in no way had anything to do with the breakup of the marriage, which I would say was doomed from the start.

    I know alienation of affection is a legitimate claim in NC, and I'm pretty sure it's not in SC, but I have read a couple of cases in which angry spouses in NC sued SC residents for it, provided the angry spouse could prove it lead to the breakup of the marriage. That would put my mind to rest, except that my ex recently became extremely angry with me (we had been on moderately friendly terms until then), and I think suspects me of dating someone.

    Given those circumstances, do you think I have anything to worry about?

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    Default Re: Nc/Sc Alienation of Affection

    I was in a similar situation after I got divorced. The best thing to do is to break off all unnecessary communication with your ex, and if possible, terminate communication altogether (i.e., change your phone number, e-mail address, etc.). Most divorced couples don't have "moderately friendly" relationships subsequent to the divorce, and it is usually better if there is no contact at all. It is none of your ex's business who you date now, and vice versa.

    In regards to the possibility of your ex suing either of you, unless you began dating while you were married, and your ex could legitimately prove this, you have nothing worry about. Do yourself and your newly found significant other a favor and enjoy your life together. Forget about the ex, nothing but problems are going to arise from this point forward.

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    Default Re: Alienation of Affection

    Given those circumstances, do you think I have anything to worry about?
    If your divorce isn't yet final, he may try to bring an action for AoA, but I can't see it getting anywhere but to the part where the judge tells him to grow up - if he even managed to find an attorney willing to represent him to begin with.

    I think suspects me of dating someone.
    Strictly speaking, you're committing adultery if you date before the divorce is final.

    Keep your new relationship on the down-low until your divorce is final, if only to save yourself a lot of ex-induced headaches. Once the decree is inked, tell your ex to mind his own bidniz.

    Ealex gave you great advice about cutting contact. You'd do well to take it.

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