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In short Yes. But here is the law you need.
Sec. 744. Curtesy; barred by wrongful conduct of husband.
If a husband leaves his wife to go with an adulteress or willingly lives in adultery in a state of separation from his wife, not occasioned by her fault, in either case, unless his wife is reconciled to him and suffers him to dwell with her, or if he is convicted of wrongfully killing his wife, he shall forfeit his curtesy and all demands, as her husband, upon her real or personal estate and any estate, charge or benefit settled upon him, or upon trust for him, in lieu of curtesy.
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Can you be arrested for adultry in New York State?
No, adultery is not against the law.
Can you get your husband arrested for adultery in NH?
Until recently, adultery was technically against the law in the state of New Hampshire. In 2014, the New Hampshire state Senate voted to repeal the law.
Is against the law in Texas?
As of 2014, adultery is not a crime in the state of Texas. Adultery can be used as a reason for a divorce.
Which type of sin is considered a serious act against god's law?
The sin of commiting adultery is very bad against god , that includes divorce.
Is adultery an offense in Mauritius?
There are no laws against adultery, only against sexual harassment or rape.
Is cheating on your wife against the law in the U.S.?
No, there is no federal law against infidelity. Various states have laws against adultery and/or fornication. Idaho and Utah, for example, consider the offense a criminal act punishable by fines of $300 or $500. These laws are rarely enforced.
Is it wrong for non-Jews to commit adultery?
As a moral issue, adultery is always wrong.
Did they change the law for adultery in texas?
What specific law are you referring to? In the state of Texas, adultery is not an actual crime, but it is grounds for divorce (it has to be proven, of course).
Where is it against the law to commit adultery?
Your question is too broad. You need to check each particular jurisdiction. Adultery is grounds for divorce in most states in the US. In the Middle East it is a serious offense and can result in death by stoning in many areas.
When was The Delaware Law Weekly created?
The Delaware Law Weekly was created on 1998-11-10.
When was The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law created?
The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law was created in 1976.
Is adultery a crime in New Jersey?
NEW YORK PENAL LAW TITLE O--OFFENSES AGAINST MARRIAGE, THE FAMILY, AND THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND INCOMPETENTSARTICLE 255--OFFENSES AFFECTING THE MARITAL RELATIONSHIPSection 255.17 Adultery A person is guilty of adultery when he engages in sexual intercourse with another person at a time when he has a living spouse, or the other person has a living spouse. Adultery is a class B misdemeanor.
