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Term Definition Cruel and Abusive Treatment - ground for divorce in a fault action requiring the plaintiff to prove physical or emotional harm to himself or herself.
Application in Divorce A lawyer can advise on the meaning of cruel and abusive treatment in any evidence to substantiate this ground may be as simple as reoccurring name calling, but this is not the case in all states or jurisdictions.

In a during the marriage."

Failure to allege spousal abuse in making a decision.

See also Fault Divorce, No-Fault Divorce, Ground.