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SWBTATTReg

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7. Missouri has such a law...just pointing out the facts for others. I wonder about the other states?

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 03:56 PM

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In Missouri, the homewrecker law, officially known as the Alienation of Affection Law, allows a spouse to sue a third party for causing the breakdown of their marriage.

Overview of the Homewrecker Law
The homewrecker law in Missouri permits a spouse to file a lawsuit against an individual who is believed to have interfered in their marital relationship. This law recognizes the emotional and financial harm caused by third parties who engage in extramarital affairs or otherwise disrupt a committed partnership.

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The Homewrecker Lawsuits Rocking North Carolina [View all] Zorro Yesterday OP

Payeall..i wish i could read the full article BlueWaveNeverEnd Yesterday #1

It's a gift link Zorro Yesterday #2

Nope. Login pops up BlueWaveNeverEnd Yesterday #3

No Cirsium Yesterday #4

Must be a bug in WSJ's gift link copy then Zorro Yesterday #5

Thanks Cirsium Yesterday #6

Missouri has such a law...just pointing out the facts for others. I wonder about the other states? SWBTATTReg Yesterday #7

ridiculous Skittles Yesterday #8

It is sure laughable to blame a "third party" when the SPOUSE, typically the man, valleyrogue 9 hrs ago #9