Alienation of Affection.

Any intentional, malicious interference with a marital relationship, but not recognized by the Massachusetts courts.

Any intentional malicious interference with a marital relationship. Historically, the aggrieved spouse could bring an action against the third party wrongdoer, without filing for divorce. These suits are now rare, however, and are prohibited in some states. Today courts will entertain fault divorces making the co-respondent a defendant in the action, but such defendants are generally not liable financially for their adultery.