Q: I am pro se. I am the initial respondent - I have however filed a counter petition I am contesting the divorce
The issue is alimony and division of assets.
If I can show solid evidence of my husband and mistress co-mingling their funds, (co-signers on a 40k vehicle), purchased prior to his petition for D, they live together and have traveled together(all financially provable), can I counter, charging adultery and name her as co-respondent in an effort to to show his reduced financial needs? Or does the fact that there is an actual co-signer on the loan reduce his need? Would it be better to not bring the adultery charge?
Also does this statement hold any value...
Adultery can seldom be proven by other than circumstantial evidence, and evidence thereof is sufficient when the circumstances proved lead naturally and fairly to the conclusion of guilt, and are inconsistent with any rational theory of innocence.
(it's old I know... names v names)
Thank you in advance for any advise you are willing to share.
A: If you are making a claim for alimony then you will need to retain a lawyer. Adultery is not as big a factor as you may think.
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