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Mental cruelty

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003221

A ground for divorce in some jurisdictions, characterized by a pattern of behavior that causes severe emotional distress or psychological harm to a spouse, making continued cohabitation intolerable. This conduct does not involve physical violence but can include verbal abuse, constant criticism, manipulation, or neglect. The specific definition and evidentiary requirements vary by state law.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003221
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003221",
  "term": "Mental cruelty",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A ground for divorce in some jurisdictions, characterized by a pattern of behavior that causes severe emotional distress or psychological harm to a spouse, making continued cohabitation intolerable. This conduct does not involve physical violence but can include verbal abuse, constant criticism, manipulation, or neglect. The specific definition and evidentiary requirements vary by state law.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/mental-cruelty/"
}

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