Alienation of affections (sometimes called homewrecker law) is a common law tort in some jurisdictions, wherein a civil lawsuit action …

Feb 24, 2023 · Alienation of affection is a tort, which means it is a civil wrong. If you are married and someone interferes with your …

Jun 9, 2026 · An alienation of affection lawsuit is a civil action filed in state court where one spouse sues a third party for intentionally …

Sep 3, 2025 · Alienation of affection or loss of affection is an example of a dignitary tort. These dignitary torts (also known as …

Jan 17, 2026 · As of 2026, only six U.S. states still recognize “homewrecker laws”—North Carolina, Mississippi, South Dakota, New …

Oct 30, 2025 · To simply break it down, alienation of affection is a civil tort claim brought by a spouse who's been alienated, usually …

Mar 23, 2023 · We live in a state where you can sue someone for alienation of affection or saying that they basically caused your …

Separate from any divorce proceedings, the spouse bringing an alienation of affection suit must show that the accused individual …

Jun 3, 2026 · Known as “alienation of affection,” “heart balm” or “homewrecker” laws, they find their origins in English common law …

Nov 11, 2025 · Social media personality Brenay Kennard has been ordered to pay $1.75 million in damages to her husband's ex …