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My spouse/partner is having an affair. What are my rights? What do I do?
A spouse can separate for any reason. Even though the separation might be caused by that person’s own actions, such as having an affair, there is no punishment meted out or penalty that has to be paid for separating. If an affair occurs, it is unlikely to have an impact on the determination of the outstanding issues. The spouse that had an affair is still allowed in the family home. However, in very rare and unique situations, the affair can