Adultery Question

[tlm9568]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
During my divorce, I have found proof, in credit card receipts, of several large purchases of pornography and large sums spent at massage parlors out of state. Can/Is this considered adultery?

 

[Isis1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
During my divorce, I have found proof, in credit card receipts, of several large purchases of pornography and large sums spent at massage parlors out of state. Can/Is this considered adultery?

that's not necesarily proof. could be idenity theft. or gift purchases.

 

[nextwife]

PROVE he had intercourse with someone else. Buying porn is not adultery.

 

[cyjeff]

And both those activities are legal.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
During my divorce, I have found proof, in credit card receipts, of several large purchases of pornography and large sums spent at massage parlors out of state. Can/Is this considered adultery?

I agree with all of the other responses that you have recieved, however, its possible that the purchases could be considered as disipation of marital assets, which could be a property settlement issue.

In other words, TX is a community property state, therefore debts and assets accrued during the marriage are equally split between the parties.

If one party could prove that there were considerable debts spent on those types of activities, unbeknownst to the other party, its possible that the debts could be assigned to the party that incurred them.

No guarantees, just a possibility.

 

[Ohiogal]

I agree with all of the other responses that you have recieved, however, its possible that the purchases could be considered as disipation of marital assets, which could be a property settlement issue.

In other words, TX is a community property state, therefore debts and assets accrued during the marriage are equally split between the parties.

If one party could prove that there were considerable debts spent on those types of activities, unbeknownst to the other party, its possible that the debts could be assigned to the party that incurred them.

No guarantees, just a possibility.

That is NOT considered dissipation of marital assets. Unless OP can prove that said expenses were bought for a new partner. People in a marriage are allowed to spend money on legal activities. Even lots of money.

 

[nextwife]

That is NOT considered dissipation of marital assets. Unless OP can prove that said expenses were bought for a new partner. People in a marriage are allowed to spend money on legal activities. Even lots of money.

Yup. If a spouse spends equivalent tons of marital income on nails, pedicures, hair highlighting, pricey clothes, and day spas without telling their spouse, it's legally no different. It's not "dissipation of marital assets".