If I Cheat on My Wife Before I’m Divorced Can it Affect the Decision?
by Amber M. Serwat
When it comes to a divorce, Minnesota is considered a “no-fault” state, meaning that if you or your spouse believes that your marriage is broken to the point that it cannot be saved, the court will issue a divorce order, without regard to the circumstances leading to the divorce. This effectively means that you do not have to litigate the reasons for the divorce or who was at fault. So, adultery is actually not a factor when it comes to a decision about whether you can divorce in Minnesota. However, you should be aware that the reasons behind your divorce may come into play when it comes to settling issues such as spousal support.
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AMS Mediation is known for providing excellent mediation services for couples who are divorcing. We work with couples because we are committed to providing them with the best possible options for resolving differences and ending their marriages by addressing, reducing, and often eliminating the conflict that has come to characterize their relationships. We take pride in offering the best divorce mediation services in Minnesota. Mediation also provides the fastest way to get divorced in Minnesota.
The American Psychological Association estimates that infidelity drives between 20-40% of divorces in the United States. Infidelity, or the act of cheating on your spouse or partner, has been on the rise for the last two decades. It can happen for many reasons including the desire for a physical or emotional connection, or a communication breakdown with your partner or significant other. 
When you have made the difficult and emotional decision to divorce, you have likely been thinking about this for many months, or even years. Once this decision is made, you and your spouse may be ready to move forward with the divorce process quickly. Using mediation to settle your divorce can produce the results you want most quickly. 
The way in which you choose to facilitate your divorce can have a profound impact on the outcome. There is the traditional legal method that involves lawyers that represent the position of each party individually. This process for ending a marriage can devour financial resources, be quite adversarial and provide little assistance for transitioning to life after divorce. There is another option that more Burnsville families are choosing as a solution that is better equipped to address individual marital circumstances, especially when children are involved.