Is there a law to punish couple who is having an affair?
442247
Technically, an affair 'outside the confines of a state sanctioned marriage' is a tort HOWEVER, sex between consenting adults WHO are not married is considered fornication and there are still quite a few states that maintain laws against such behavior.  As far a a tort, the offending spouse and paramour can be sued for divorce and alienation of affection (respectively) in many states that require 'cause' for divorce.  As far as a circumstance for 'excusing' murder, I have seen it used as an affirmative defense, it historically was referred to as 'provocation'  (see this link as it gives a pretty good history/description of the concept http://www.zerotolerance.ca/2_provocation_def.htm)  However, this doesn't fly much anymore with juries primarily, since women aren't considered 'property' as they once were!\n\nYou might find the study by a UT prof interesting... "In Buss’s sample of 429,729 homicide FBI files, 13,670 were cases in which a husband killed his wife. A husband discovering his wife having an extramarital affair is one of the leading causes of women being murdered, particularly when the woman is dramatically younger than her husband. This leads to a disturbing theory—the more good-looking, healthy and fertile the woman, the more motivated the man will be to kill her upon discovering a sexual infidelity."
89746
they whip you, then take you out back and shoot you. :-)\n\nactually:\n798.01  Living in open adultery.--Whoever lives in an open state of adultery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Where either of the parties living in an open state of adultery is married, both parties so living shall be deemed to be guilty of the offense provided for in this section.
1172719
Not unless you are completely alone in the affair.
205763
Depends on how "good" you are and how "alert" the people dealing with it are, but all in all it's wrong thing to do.  Sooner or later, you will get caught, and the consequences are not worth the cheating.
19158
that ones easy...BECAUSE THEY'RE MARRIED!! Why would you want to go and ruin someones life then take responsibility for it? What if her husband is so in love with her and shes all hes got? If this other guy took responsibility on having an affair with this girl...lets just say her husband might be in jail for a really long time.
467802
He or she can probably get into more trouble by withholding evidence.  The words that come to mind are: accessory after the fact.  I believe that could apply here.
444220
the crime should be against you for marrying
382866
Yes the military member can get into trouble!\nThe UCMJ (Military Law) has several articles of conduct that it can throw at them (1) Adultery (Still on the Books)\n(2) Conduct unbecoming (a version of catch 22 where you can be charge because the woman is still married and not divorced.  (3) because the woman is still married and (the way your question is written) Married again before the first marriage was ended. they are guilty of polygamy which is also chargeable as an offense. 4) and the "civilian" woman can also be charge under Federal or Local State civil statutes for polygamy as well...
270609
Most states have a law prohibiting adultery. The thing is that most states also have some sort of "right to privacy" clause in their state constitution, as well. \n\nFor example, in Florida(the state in which I lived most of my life and whose laws I'm most familiar with), adultery is a third degree misdemeanor. But there is also a statement in the state's constitution which gives the right to privacy. So adultery isn't enforced, and even if it was, it would probably be thrown out because of that. I've heard isolated cases where they would threaten to charge someone with adultery, most often when they see the person as a witness they want to talk, but never heard of anyone being prosecuted in recent years.\n\nMost states have a lot of laws on the books in which they don't enforce. You know, the "it's against the law to sing with a pink dress on on Tuesady nights while riding a horse" kind of laws. Adultery is just one of those laws no one seems to enforce anymore. If they did, there'd be a lot more people in our jails.
884742
The legal dissolvment of a marriage
247016
It is one sign. Throughout history there's been sex crimes, etc. That people think cheating on a spouse is okay, that's newer.
506946
If you are asking in the legal sense, you may want to look up the M'Naghten Rules.  If you are asking in the moral sense, it depends on the situation.  It may be satisfying, but it would be grossly unfair, to punish someone who literally doesn't understand what he is doing.
745300
That isn't illegal.\n\nAlso, doctors can rarely be charged with criminal offenses, for writing prescriptions. At best, it would be civilly actionable (through a law suit).\n\nAlso, do you have proof that the Rx was to enable or have an affair AND the doctor knew? Your husband isn't likely to have shared that with his doctor. He's likely to have said it was to help him with you.\n\nLegally, if he was told, he couldn't have told you. It would have violated Dr-patient confidentiality.
301681
They have affairs if theres something they're not getting at home, and if the partners are pushovers
71201
In the state of Georgia Infidelity is illegal. You have the right to have your spouse locked up for cheating on you. The reason I believe that prositiution is an illigal act is because the government is trying to show concern in human behaviors. Not only does prostitution lead to depression and a warped veiw of oneself but it also leaves a person not caring.. If someone has contracted a disease and doesn't care then that person also doesn't care about who he/she gives the disease to.. That in itself is illegal and can kill many people; thus murder...\n\nplh
94020
it's a sin..because you're cousin is cheatig on his/her husband/wife..and you are liable because you contribute on his/her evil act...that can be considered as an evil act because it's unfaithfulness.
62333
While I don't know the statistics about this, I can speak from experience. My Dad did the same thing to my Mom. He married the mistress. I now live with them, and well I'll tell you this "Once a cheater, always a cheater." They are on the verge of a divorce as well. The marriage has lasted 5.5 years.\n\nHope that helped!