Can a husband sue his separated wife?

Answer 1

The action in which people request that a court dissolve the marriage is a suit for divorce. Both the wife and the husband have the right to sue. Typically, the other party will respond to the suit with a counterclaim for divorce.

With the advent of "no fault" divorce, it is often unnecessary to prove fault grounds or reasons for divorce. Instead, the dispute typically centers around the division of property, custody and support.

Added: Simple answer - yes.

Answer 2

Canada:Marital status with someone has nothing to do with the legal right to sue. In fact, in civil court, with very few restrictions, anyone can bring suit against any other person, for any reason. Whether or not the lawsuit is permitted to proceed, and then whether or not it is successful is up to the courts.

Answer 3

A couple who is separated is legally married. In most states you must sue for divorce to settle marital issues. States only allow one spouse to sue another under strictly limited circumstances such as intentional injuries, fraud, domestic abuse and STD transmitted during a marriage. You can sue your husband’s lover in some states through an alienation of affection action. However, this tort has been abolished in most states.

Answer 4

Yes, it's frequently done to add additional concerns to a case.