Robonetta B. Jones speaks to ESSENCE about the "alienation of affection" law, the growing trend of these lawsuits, and why ...

In most states, the biggest risk for hanky-panky with someone’s spouse is a sock on the jaw and society’s disapproving eye. But North Carolina, along with five other states nationwide, still has laws ...

Despite criticism that alienation of affection laws punish individuals for the voluntary choices of others, there are still six states in which they remain. These include North Carolina, where Kennard ...

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore no longer faces legal allegations that he destroyed another man’s marriage or traded sex for political favors. Scott Lassiter, a former Apex town councilman, ...

"I can live without money, but I cannot live without love." This sentiment - voiced by Judy Garland, who married five times and boasted a net worth of $20 million at the time of her death - might ...

Content creator Brenay Kennard is representing herself in an alienation of affection lawsuit filed by her husband's ex-wife, Akira Montague. Akira initially filed the case with the Durham County ...

Aug 21, 2021: Former Panthers wide receiver and now commentator Steve Smith Sr. before the game between the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim ...

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — When you say, "I Do," you don't promise to sue. Yet, it's a reality for couples whose marriages aren't happily ever after...and who happen to live in North Carolina. There ...

North Carolina’s law allowing people to sue their spouse’s lover and collect damages violates constitutional protections on free speech and free expression and serves no legitimate state interest, a ...

Many attorneys say the "alienation of affection" law is archaic and should be taken off the books. Others say it protects the sanctity of marriage. George Berg spends a lot of time these days looking ...