Dang it! Wish I lived in one of the states where the "Alienation of Affection" premise can be used in court. I did get some ideas for what to use at my upcoming court date.
Thanks!
Me 55 H 49 Married 21 years No kids bomb 5/09 filed 7/09 divorced and moving forward 5/10
Somehow I thought you would find out about this. The irony is that North Carolina has this law and is in the bible belt, yet for in all my travels....there hasn't been a state with more open infidelity. Does seem weird....but it is the truth. Now that I am back working in the bar scene again....the amount is just flooring in comparison to other places I have lived and worked.
Lostforwords, Forgive me for my ignorance, please; but, I do not understand what you mean by "more open infidelity". I have lived in NC all my life...Are you telling me that infidelity occurs here more than anywhere else?
As for the case, I was THRILLED w/ the outcome....just hope the woman is able to one day collect at least some of the money. (My lawyer told me I could file such a suit and would probably win...I just didn't want to risk paying out all that money and then not winning. Or, not be able to collect.)
Without a doubt it happens more here. Of my small circle of friends....I would say it floats around 60% of the relationships had been affected by infidelity (as opposed by about 30-40% in the states I previously resided). Both numbers are inexcusable...but these are some of the thing I encountered going through this.
There were multiple people who knew me and knew my wife.....who had no problems propositioning her. We are talking double digits with most of them also married (yes Jack...I no longer converse with these people).
Now with me in the bar...conveniently located at a hotel...oh my. I would say at least 4 or 5 couples a night. The better part is...the next weekend they will be in with their "spouse"....I am not making this up.
If a man and a woman who aren't married go to a hotel/motel and register themselves as married then, according to state law, they are legally married.
All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart. Making love in the space between the beds is strictly forbidden.
A marriage can be declared void if either of the two persons is physically impotent.
Barber Fights between cats and dogs are prohibited.
Chapel Hill It is a misdemeanor to urinate or defecate publicly.
Charlotte Women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.
Elon College There is to be no rollerblading during daylight hours, on the roads, or on the bricks. All the sidewalks at this college are made of brick. (Repealed in 1998)
Forest City You must stop and call City Hall before entering town in an automobile. This is so the townspeople will have time to go out and hold their horses until you get through town.
Greensboro Restaurants "with on sidewalk dining" must post their menu so that it is clearly readable from the sidewalk, but is not readable from the street.
Horneytown Massage parlors have been banned.
Kill Devil Hills You may not ride a bicycle without having both your hands on the handle bars.
Rocky Mount It is required that you must pay a property tax on your dog.
Southern Shores It is against the law to rollerblade on a state highway.
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The owner of a golf course in Asheville was confused about paying an invoice, so he decided to ask his secretary for some mathematical help.
He called her into his office and said, "You graduated from The University of North Carolina and I need some help. If I were to give you $20,000, minus 14%, how much would you take off?"
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