QUOTE(Petre @ Aug 27 2025, 08:38 PM)
to anyone who has real knowledge and experience, can i ask
can i sue the guy for wrecking my marriage? i have voice recording of him admitting what he did, and also of course, all the messages he sent to my wife
Hey TS,
Word of advise, don't do things emotionally be it vengeful or spiteful. You want them to "pay" for what they've done, it will come as a cost to you too... think about it.
Best thing to do is focus on path forward and how to get there as quickly and as efficiently as possible so you can MOVE ON with your life.
Divorce is messy when dividing up all your assets, on top of that there's custody of the kids. Having adultery doesn't mean she lose custody of the kids, the battle for custody will be financially, emotionally draining for you, your kids and your wife. It's a lose lose.
Legal matters aside, even if you did manage to get full custody. 5 or 10 years down the line, one day she come back and is truly remorseful, ppl make mistake, ppl can change.. while the marriage is gone... she want to make amends with the kids. Question, Do you deny your kids their rights to motherly love? Do you deny a woman her rights to love and care for her own flesh and blood? All for you to judge and decide? That's a heavy burden for you to carry
Things gets messy not just now but years and years down the line if you're not cautious
1) If you want a divorce and there is adultery, get the evidence. Consult with the lawyer and get everything legally ready.
2) Do not use lawyers to initiate the divorce, sit her down and tell her everything including evidence of adultery. Both of you need to negotiate and come to terms with asset, custody and everything else. Try your very best to negotiate in good faith and put your emotions aside and negotiate in GOOD FAITH. Do not be vengeful or spiteful. Once come to terms, ink everything with the lawyers and settle.
3) If negotiation breakdowns only then engage your lawyer but as a last resort. At this stage is not you vs your wife, is lawyer vs lawyer. They don't care if this things gets dragged out, those hourly will go well for their new yacht. If you reach this stage, you've failed.
Good luck ts