NC could ‘break up’ with Alienation of Affection, illegalizing heart balm lawsuits Meghann Mollerus Replay Video UP NEXT North Carolina could soon break up with Alienation of Affection, its controversial, centuries-old law allowing a spouse to sue the 'homewrecker' who ruined the marriage. A group of state House democrats is putting the lovers' lawsuits under fire, filing legislation to abolish the statute and overhaul major components of NC's divorce laws. "I have so many cases that have come our way since we last spoke that it...has surprised me," said Forsyth County-based trial attorney Scott Smith, Esq. "One of my arguments was -- just because you don't like something doesn't mean it's unconstitutional," he explained.