Is it possible to sue your husband’s mistress?
Is it possible to sue your husband’s mistress? Tim Cella Former Paralegal at Ascent Law (2018–2021) This is a tough question and is not easily answered. Remember, I’m not a lawyer and every lawyer is different and each state has different laws, so you’re best advised to seek the advice of a licensed professional in your area. With that being said, I believe the answer would be yes, it is possible to sue one’s husband’s mistress. Depending on the situation, such a lawsuit could be brought for a variety of reasons, including defamation of character, intentional infliction of emotional distress, alienation of affection, or even for breach of contract if there was an agreement between the mistress and the husband. Defamation of character occurs when one makes false statements about another that cause harm to the other's reputation or standing in the community. In some jurisdictions, this includes statements made by a third party about one's spouse, even if the s...