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Grounds for Divorce In New York: Cruel and Inhuman Treatment

Prior to October 2010, New York was the only state that continued to require grounds for divorce. One of the most common grounds for divorce is "cruel and inhuman treatment," which usually involves some sort of physical or emotional abuse. In divorce proceedings, it is necessary to prove cruel and inhuman treatment or another ground for divorce.

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Cruel and Inhuman Treatment

Cruel and inhuman treatment involves acting in such a way that is detrimental to another individual's mental, physical, or emotional well being. To qualify as a ground for divorce, the behavior must render the marital relationship unhealthy so that it would be unsafe and improper to continue to cohabit as husband and wife. Specific examples of this behavior may include:

Controlling behavior by spouse
Abandonment or lack of physical intimacy
Name calling and/or verbal abuse
Humiliation
Making degrading comments
Physical violence or threat of violence
Emotional abuse
Adultery (in some cases)
Alcohol or drug abuse

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To constitute cruel and inhuman treatment, the incident(s) must have occurred within the last five years.

Thanks to changes in New York law in 2010, couples considering divorce no longer have to agree on a common grounds for divorce. To learn more about how you can file a New York no-fault divorce, contact one of our NY divorce attorneys.

Determining Grounds for Divorce

Are you considering divorce but have not taken the step to file because you are unsure as to your grounds for divorce? At Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, we can explain the various grounds for divorce and help you determine which most accurately describes your circumstances.

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For a free consultation with a family law lawyer in Albany, New York, call today at 866-377-0285, or contact our Schenectady Spousal Abuse Attorney online.