In the Old Testament of the Bible, the punishment for adultery was stoning. In most countries today, the legal punishment is milder. However, there are often social penalties even when adultery is not prosecuted legally.

An extramarital affair can profoundly affect a marriage, causing a husband or wife to consider divorce after learning of a spouse’s infidelity. Before filing for divorce, Iowa residents may wish to become familiar with the laws in that state ...

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects an individual from self-incrimination. A person has a constitutional right to remain silent if his words may lead to criminal prosecution. This applies even when a person is subpoenaed ...