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Article Series: Infidelity & Cheating
Is My Partner Cheating On Me?
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Ways You Can Get Into Trouble When Spying On Your Cheating
Spouse
When you suspect your significant other of
having an affair, there's nothing you won't do to find out
the truth. But did you know that many of the methods people
try and use to collect hard evidence, are inadmissible in a
court of law.
That's
because many of the means that people use to catch a cheating
spouse are actually illegal! Here are 3 methods
that, while they may be great at catching an adulterous mate,
won't hold up in court - and may even get you some jail time
if you're found out!
1.
Recording your spouse's phone conversations. You may think
that a recorded phone conversation is all you need to rightfully
confront your spouse. And this will in fact give you the
moral certitude you need, to do whatever it is you feel
needs to be done. But did you know that phone taps by private
citizens
are illegal?
This
kind of thing won't hold up in a court of law. In fact, it
could get you a fine - or even worse, a bit of jail time!
And it's not going to look good if you go through divorce proceedings.
The only time it's legal to record someone's phone conversation
is
A) When you have told them that you are recording the conversation
(usually done for an interview)
B) When you are acting as an agent of the law, with an appropriate
warrant.
2.
Recording your spouse's online chat sessions. Most people
abhor the idea of using software that will spy on someone by
recording that person's every move online. Our attitudes can
turn around very quickly, though, when we think we're being
cheated on. Keystroke loggers provide you with a record of every chat
your spouse had or email they have written. You can download
key logging software on the computer your spouse uses. There
are also physical key logging devices that look inconspicuous
(usually in the form of a cable) that you can install on a
desktop.
While key logging devices and software are no more illegal
than microphones and recording software, the same laws that
govern telephone communications, generally govern electronic
communications as well.
This gets sticky with key loggers. It's generally legal to
install one on your own computer. But you can run afoul of
various laws and privacy statutes with these devices as well.
If you have to get one, then get one. Just make sure you know
the laws in your area.
3. Using a GPS tracking device on your spouse's car. In
most states, it's actually legal to place a GPS tracking
device
on the car that your spouse drives - provided that your name
is also on the title.
Even
if you don't use GPS tracker records as evidence of adultery
in court, it may lead you to somewhere that you or a private
investigator can take incriminating photos or gather other
evidence.
Still, you may live in a state where part ownership of the
vehicle doesn't count as 100% legal permission for you to install
the GPS. Check the laws in your state. Until you know exactly
your legal rights and responsibilities, be very careful how
you use a GPS tracker (if you use one at all).
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2010
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