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"One of my arguments was -- just because you don't like something doesn't mean it's unconstitutional," he explained. North Carolina is one of only six states (Mississippi, South Dakota, New Mexico, Utah, Hawaii) plus Puerto Rico where Alienation of Affection -- considered a 'heart balm' tort -- is still legal. A spouse can sue any person who 'alienated' the happy marriage. "Some lawyers call it a mother-in-lawsuit, because, indeed, an in-law can get in the way," said Greensboro-based family law attorney Jessica Culver, Esq. Culver feels the law's origin is antiquated. "This comes from the s...

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-ba...