Q: Wife left home on 5/2. She then started a relationship with another man in July then shortly filed for divorce.
Will this help me in the divorce proceedings?
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A: There isn't enough information to tell if it will "help" you. If you have children, it could be relevant to custody. If it's a long term marriage, it could be relevant to alimony. You need to speak with an attorney about all the facts so they can give you advice.
A: Georgia is a no fault divorce state, so it may not matter a whole lot of there was adultery. It’s unlikely to be a factor regarding custody and visitation as it’s not directly related to her parenting. But could be a factor in spousal support and possibly an equitable distribution of marital property, depending on if she asks for certain things to be awarded to her. I would consider hiring an attorney to represent you if you have assets and cannot agree on cusrody and visitation.
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