Raleigh divorce attorney Charles R. Ullman recently appeared on Fox News Digital to discuss a high-profile case that has reignited debate over North Carolina's 'homewrecker' law. Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is the defendant in an alienation of affection claim, accused of having an affair with her married bodyguard. The bodyguard's wife filed the lawsuit in Moore County Superior Court, alleging that Sinema knowingly pursued her husband despite his marital status, sending romantic messages, gifts, and taking him on trips.
North Carolina is one of the few states that still recognizes alienation of affection as a civil claim. This law allows a spouse to sue a third party for interfering with their marriage, causing the loss of love and affection. Ullman, a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law with 25 years of experience, sees these claims as a vital path for wronged spouses to hold affair partners legally accountable. 'I think it's more about trying to find a remedy,' Ullman told Fox News Digital. 'Giving the person that's been wronged an opportunity at getting some type of relief.'
The case has sparked widespread discussion about whether someone who breaks up a marriage should be held financially responsible. Ullman emphasizes that the law provides a mechanism for emotional and financial damages, which can be crucial for the betrayed spouse. He notes that while some view the law as outdated, it offers a unique form of justice in a legal landscape where marital misconduct often goes unaddressed.
Ullman's firm, Charles R. Ullman & Associates, based in Raleigh, helps families navigate divorce, child custody, and other family law matters across North Carolina. The firm is well respected by Wake County's legal community and trusted by its clients. As the Sinema case unfolds, it highlights the ongoing relevance of alienation of affection laws and their impact on high-profile and everyday cases alike.
