Spurned spouses cash in as North Carolina’s 'homewrecker' law turns cheating into a courtroom jackpot
North Carolina's 'homewrecker' law, which allows alienation-of-affection lawsuits, is drawing national attention amid a high-profile case involving former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema. The lawsuit alleges Sinema had an affair with a married bodyguard, leading to claims of emotional distress and marital breakdown. These types of lawsuits remain rare in the U.S., but North Carolina is one of the few states where they are still permitted.
- ▪North Carolina is one of the few states that still allows alienation-of-affection lawsuits against individuals accused of interfering in a marriage.
- ▪A lawsuit filed by Heather Ammel alleges Kyrsten Sinema pursued her husband Matthew Ammel despite knowing he was married.
- ▪The complaint includes claims that Sinema sent romantic messages, gave gifts, invited him on trips, and suggested he bring MDMA on a work trip.
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U.S. Spurned spouses cash in as North Carolina’s 'homewrecker' law turns cheating into a courtroom jackpot North Carolina remains one of only a handful of states still allowing alienation-of-affection lawsuits By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 16, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Marriage expert says affairs ripple far beyond the couple involved University of Virginia professor Brad Wilcox discusses infidelity, marriage, and why North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ laws still resonate with many Americans. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! North Carolina’s controversial "homewrecker laws" are drawing national attention to deeply personal marital scandals, and this time, a former U.S.
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