{"id":3313,"date":"2021-11-29T16:16:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T08:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yhalaw.com.my\/?p=3313"},"modified":"2024-09-09T09:11:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T01:11:38","slug":"family-law-divorce-adultery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yhalaw.com.my\/zh\/family-law-divorce-adultery\/","title":{"rendered":"FAMILY LAW- DIVORCE- ADULTERY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>I have recently found out that my husband has a mistress. I am very disappointed. I want to leave him but he does not want to agree to a divorce. Can I sue him and the mistress? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your husband would have committed adultery if there is any sexual misconduct with another woman.<\/li>\n<li>Adultery is not a crime. However, adultery can be used as a ground to end your marriage. You may also bring a civil suit against both your husband and the mistress as a co-respondent for damages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Q: Can I end the marriage without him agreeing to it?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, if one party to a marriage finds it intolerable to live with the spouse who has committed adultery, he\/she may file a divorce as it is the reason of the marriage break down.<\/li>\n<li>You may file single petition for divorce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><u>~ S.54 (1) (a) Law of Reform Act 1976<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Q: Can I sue my husband\u2019s mistress alone as she is the one who seduced my husband? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When you file for divorce against your husband on the ground of adultery, your husband will be made a \u2018respondent\u2019. 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