How has "chatbot cheating" affected marriages?

One case involves a husband spending thousands on an AI app "designed to mimic underage girls," leading his wife of 14 years to end the marriage after discovering this.

Is an AI affair considered cheating?

Yes, around 60% of singles now consider AI relationships a form of cheating, according to recent surveys. This has led to a new legal frontier in family law, with an AI affair now grounds for divorce in some cases.

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AI Infidelity Wrecking Marriages: Divorce Lawyers See Surge in "Chatbot Cheating" Cases

13 Nov

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Divorce lawyers see increase in cases of spouses cheating on partners with AI chatbots
One case involves thousands spent on AI app "designed to mimic underage girls"
AI relationships now considered a form of cheating by 60% of singles

AI Infidelity Wrecking Marriages: Divorce Lawyers See Surge in "Chatbot Cheating" Cases

According to divorce attorney Rebecca Palmer, the allure of AI-powered romances is causing a growing number of marital problems. As of November 13, 2025, Palmer's Orlando-based firm has worked with spouses who have gotten divorced or are going through a divorce due to a partner cheating with an AI chatbot.

One recent case involves a man who believed he was in a real relationship with a "sexy Latina baby girl" chatbot, spending thousands of dollars on a OnePay credit card and an AI app "designed to mimic underage girls." His wife of 14 years ultimately decided to end the marriage after discovering this.