Can I investigate the chat record when I find my wife cheating?

Legal analysis: it is possible to investigate the chat record if you find your wife cheating. However, there are certain restrictions on the investigation of chat records. Wechat chat records belong to electronic data and can be used as evidence. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the chat records according to the relevant laws of our country.

Legal basis: Article 116th of the Supreme People's Court's Interpretation on the Application of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) includes audio-visual materials and video materials. Electronic data refers to information formed or stored in electronic media by means of e-mail, electronic data exchange, online chat records, blogs, Weibo, SMS, electronic signature and domain name. Audio and video materials stored in electronic media shall comply with the provisions of electronic data.