Marital misconduct

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003155",
  "term": "Marital misconduct",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Actions by one spouse during a marriage that are considered improper and may negatively affect the other spouse, such as adultery, abandonment, cruelty, or financial dissipation. In divorce proceedings, evidence of such behavior can influence decisions regarding the division of property, spousal support (alimony), and sometimes child custody. The legal weight of marital misconduct varies by state, especially between fault-based and no-fault divorce jurisdictions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/marital-misconduct/"
}