adultery will only apply if married ang mistress. as defined, adultery is the act of a married women having sexual intercourse with a man other than her husband.
if ul file the criminal case ( adultery/violation of VAWC law), ul go to prosecutor's office not public attorney's office. naa gyapon ka fees bayran.
if ul file the civil case ( legal separation/annulment/nullity of marriage/custody-support of the child), ul need to hire a private attorney.
Public Attorney's Office is usually used for rendering legal service to an accused who cannot afford his/her own legal counsel.