I’m looking for advice from anyone who’s been through something similar.
My wife filed for a no-fault divorce in March. We have two young daughters (ages 3 and 4), and this was an unwanted divorce on my end.
During the divorce process, I uncovered evidence that she had been involved in what she has described as an emotional affair. She has admitted to me that it was, at minimum, an emotional affair. I also have months of phone records showing extensive calls, texts, and picture messages dating back to last summer.
What makes this even more concerning is that the man she was involved with was charged with child molestation in September of last year—during the same period the affair was occurring. As the father of two young daughters, that has become one of my biggest concerns throughout this process.
Because of everything that’s come to light, my attorney has recommended amending the divorce complaint to add adultery instead of proceeding solely as a no-fault divorce.
Has anyone here been in a similar situation? If so:
Did you amend your divorce to include adultery?
Did it make any practical difference in your case (property division, custody, settlement negotiations, attorney’s fees, etc.)?
Looking back, would you do it again?
I’m trying to make the best long-term decision for my daughters and not let emotion drive my choices. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has firsthand experience with a situation like this.