The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation, n. 22291 of 2024, addresses crucial themes regarding the separation of spouses and the fault therein. In particular, the decision clarifies the burden of proof in cases of infidelity, a matter of great relevance for those facing a marital crisis. The decision of the Court of Appeal of Trieste, confirmed by the Cassation, has sparked debate and reflections on the meaning and consequences of fault in separation.
In the ruling, the appeal of A.A. is analyzed against the decision of the Court of Appeal of Trieste, which confirmed the fault for the separation attributed to the husband, A.A., due to infidelity, proven by a photograph. The Court of Appeal also reduced the maintenance allowance for the wife, B.B., from 700 to 500 euros per month. The appellant, dissatisfied with the decision, raised two grounds for appeal, both deemed inadmissible by the Cassation.
In this specific case, the territorial Court clearly expressed the reasons for the fault ruling, highlighting the evidentiary elements.
A crucial aspect raised by the ruling concerns the burden of proof in matters of separation. According to the Court, it is up to the spouse requesting the fault to demonstrate that the behavior contradicts the duty of fidelity and its effectiveness in making cohabitation intolerable. In this sense, the Cassation referred to previous jurisprudential precedents, such as ruling n. 16691/2020, which clearly establishes the responsibility of the applicant to provide adequate evidence.
In conclusion, the ruling n. 22291 of 2024 by the Court of Cassation sheds light on fundamental aspects of the separation of spouses, particularly regarding the burden of proof related to fault. This ruling serves as a guide for lawyers and parties involved in separation proceedings, emphasizing the importance of presenting concrete and convincing evidence. The decision reiterates that the responsibility to prove infidelity and its impact on cohabitation lies with the spouse requesting the fault, confirming the significance of proper evidence management in family law.
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