Q: I’m in Nebraska my wife cheated can I sue the third party
A: There is no "alienation of affection" claim in Nebraska, so no way to sue the other party. Further, if this unfortunate situation results in your divorce, the affair/infidelity has no bearing on the court's decisions either. I wish you all the best as you determine what your next steps may be, legal or otherwise.
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There was an old cause of action for damages against a person that your spouse cheated on you with. Although other states may still have some form of this action available, Nebraska has abolished this cause of action.
Cheating is a common cause of divorce. Except in cases where one party has spent large sums of marital assets on the extramarital relationship, the infidelity often isn't a large factor in the divorce.
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