Adultery can be extremely hurtful and damaging to families and to the person whose spouse has cheated, but the ways it is used in a divorce proceeding are complicated.
Texas is a no-fault divorce state, meaning no specific reason other than a conflict of personalities needs to be cited for the court to grant a divorce. However, adultery may still be used as fault-based grounds for a Texas divorce:
It is important to keep in mind that adultery can be hard to prove, and thus should not be the basis of a divorce case without careful consideration of the evidence and potential consequences of this action.
Each case is unique and requires a considered approach from an experienced attorney. If you have questions about how adultery may affect your divorce, contact a divorce lawyer to discuss your options.