Raleigh divorce attorney Charles R. Ullman recently appeared on Fox News Digital to discuss a high-profile case involving North Carolina's 'homewrecker' law. The case, filed in Moore County Superior Court, accuses former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of having an affair with her married bodyguard, leading to an alienation of affection claim by the bodyguard's wife.
North Carolina is one of the few states that still recognizes alienation of affection claims, which allow a spouse to sue a third party for interfering with their marriage and causing the loss of love and affection. According to the lawsuit, Sinema knowingly pursued the bodyguard despite his marital status, sending romantic messages, giving gifts, and taking him on trips. This has reignited debate over whether someone who breaks up a marriage should be held financially responsible.
Ullman, a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law with 25 years of experience, defended the law as a vital remedy for wronged spouses. 'I think it's more about trying to find a remedy,' he told Fox News Digital. 'Giving the person that's been wronged an opportunity at getting some type of relief.' He emphasized that the law provides a path for accountability when a marriage is destroyed by an affair.
The case highlights the emotional and financial toll of infidelity, and Ullman's insights underscore the importance of legal options available in North Carolina. As the lawsuit proceeds, it may set a precedent for how courts handle such claims in the modern era. For more information on family law issues, visit Charles R. Ullman & Associates.
