Alienation of Affection

Alienation of affection is a legal claim that a person wrongly interfered in an existing marriage relationship and deprived someone of the services, companionship, and consortium of their spouse.

We have over 30 years of experience defending alienation of affection claims.

A plaintiff may recover money damages. The jury will be instructed to award an amount that will reasonably compensate the plaintiff for the value of the affection and consortium lost. In deciding how much to award, the jury can consider:

• The loss of society, companionship, love, and affection;
• The loss of aid, services, and physical assistance;
• The loss of sexual relations;
• The loss of participation together in the activities, duties, and responsibilities of making a home;
• Any other mental and emotional distress resulting from the defendant’s conduct; and
• Any other damages proven to have resulted from the defendant’s wrongful acts.

Insurance typically does not cover alienation of affection claims. However, if you are sued for alienation of affection, you should review your policies and make a formal request for coverage.