A man or woman scorned may understandably want revenge. And in some states, aggrieved exes can take alleged spouse-stealers to court seeking millions of dollars in damages.
Some states, including Mississippi, South Dakota, and North Carolina, still allow spouses to bring "alienation of affection," or "homewrecker," lawsuits against third parties accused of ending their marriages. To win, the plaintiff must prove that the "accused individual took steps that a reasonable person would expect and did result in the ending of the affectionate marriage between the couple."
