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Only a few states in the United States still allow alienation of affection lawsuits. ... Maine: No, legislation was enacted to abolish the right to bring an alienation of affection lawsuit.
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marriage.about.com/od/legalities/a/alienation_2.htm
marriage.about.com/od/legalities/a/alienation_2.htm
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The Following States have abolished alienation of affections through judicial decision: Idaho; Iowa ; Kentucky; South Carolina; Washington; As of 2003, alienation of affection appears to be a viable cause of action in these states: Hawaii ;
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www.lifemanagement.com/fsa7.1.2015/
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States in which alienation of affection is a viable cause of action: ... Funderman v. Mickelson (case brief lists the nine states in which alienation of affection is still a valid cause of action); Barbara A. v. John G.; Stephen K. v. Roni L.; Kathleen K. v. Robert B.; DATES: Thursday, October 14...
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www.kylewood.com/familylaw/terms.htm
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Alienation of affections - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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At common law, alienation of affections is a tort action brought by a deserted spouse against a third party alleged to be responsible for the failure of the marriage. The defendant in an alienation ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alienation_of_affections
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In April, the N.C. House of Representatives passed a bill that would abolish the right to sue for alienation of affection and criminal conversation. The bill remains in the N.C. Senate. North Carolina is one of the few states allowing residents to sue on such grounds.
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www.salisburypost.com/2001aug/082001e.htm
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Despite criticism that alienation of affections lawsuits are outdated, several states still recognize alienation of affections, having upheld as much as $500,000 in punitive damages for the suing spouse. States that still recognize alienation of affection include:
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www.divorcenet.com/states/ohio/ohart_10
www.divorcenet.com/states/ohio/ohart_10
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Over the years, a majority of states have abolished the right to bring an alienation of affection action. It has become viewed as not being relevant or easily applied in modern society, as divorce and adultery have become more widespread.
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www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/alienation-of-af...
www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/alienation-of-affection-lawsuits.html
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More recent studies suggest that during formative periods of brain growth, certain kinds of sensory deprivation -- such as lack of touching and rocking by the mother -- result in incomplete or damaged development of the neuronal systems that control affection (for instance, a loss of the nerve-cell branches...
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www.violence.de/prescott/pt/article.html
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If more states brought back the Alienation of Affection laws, allowing wronged spouses to seek financial redress against third parties who wreck their families and home, cause them all sorts of emotional and psychological harm, then we would have fewer cases like the Dan & Betty Broderick case, or that woman in Texas...
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www.scotusblog.com/wp/uncategorized/alienation-of-affec...
www.scotusblog.com/wp/uncategorized/alienation-of-affection-plea-denied/
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