Adultery

Adultery

This term refers to sexual intercourse by a married person outside of the marriage. It is commonly used as grounds for divorce, especially in "at-fault" divorce cases and canadversely affect the offender's case.

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adultery

Personal life; Divorce

This term refers to sexual intercourse by a married person outside of the marriage. It is commonly used as grounds for divorce, especially in “at-fault” divorce cases and ...

adultery

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Sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not his or her spouse.

adultery

Legal services; Legal aid (criminal)

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and another person who is not the spouse, while the marriage is still valid. This is a common fact relied on for divorce

adultery

Law; General law

The term which denotes voluntary sexual intercourse of a married person with a man/women, other than the spouse. Adultery is often used as a ground for divorce.

adultery

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Voluntary intercourse between a married person and a person who is not the husband or wife. Adultery may be defined more narrowly by state laws.

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