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What is Extreme Cruelty and How Do I Prove It? Information Provided by: Ann O’Flanagan, Esq. Extreme Cruelty This is the most commonly used ground for divorce. More than one-half of the divorces in New Jersey are based on extreme cruelty. This ground includes all acts of physical violence and acts of mental cruelty which endanger your safety or health or which make continued living together unreasonable or improper. There is no waiting period. Common factors for Extreme Cruelty are as follows: Financial too tight denial of necessities too extravagant too much credit use refusal to use credit neglect monthly payments unreasonable spending habits on himself, wife, children disputes about control erratic employment Embarrassing, humiliating experiences (public and private) Alcohol, drugs, gambling and related activities Sexual problems inconsideration refusal of sexual intercourse sexual excess unreasonable demands perversions impotence homosexuality psychological, dating other persons (but no adultery or deviant sexual conduct). Domestic irresponsibility chores refusal not fulfilling role as father, husband, supporter Lying, fraud Social activities lack of excessiveness Offensive language (in public or private) Physical abuse, violence Lack of personal hygiene, cleanliness Lack of initiative, ambition Personality hang-ups and conflicts cold shoulder treatment domineering spouse Arguments caused by husband Threats, of violence, desertion, etc. Jealousy, false accusations Bad temper Mental illness, neurotic behavior, emotional stability Criminal tendencies, convictions Religious abuses Poor driving habits; accident Unreasonable obsessions with the occult, gurus, psychics, meditation Provocation and retaliation Indifference Lack of affection Nagging Refusal to have children To file a Complaint based on extreme cruelty you must state in writing that your husband is guilty of conduct which you find unreasonable. The standard for determining whether his conduct is unreasonable is subjective. Subjective is what you find to be unreasonable, not what someone else would find unreasonable. Information Provided by: Ann O’Flanagan, Esq. Was this helpful? Like our site & let us know. Related Articles Revenge Tips for Mom’s beginning the process of separation and / or divorce from a legal standpoint Do We Really Need a Lawyer? Same-Sex Divorce The Expenses of Divorce Understanding the New Jersey Divorce Process Is This The Year You Get a Divorce? Navigate:   Home States New Jersey Divorce Source New Jersey Divorce Articles, News and Resources Divorce - General, Laws and Process What is Extreme Cruelty and How Do I Prove It? Start Your New Jersey Online Divorce Today Easy, Fast and Affordable with a 100% Guarantee. Find New Jersey Divorce Professionals in Your Area: Choose a County! ATLANTIC BERGEN BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND ESSEX GLOUCESTER HUDSON HUNTERDON MERCER MIDDLESEX MONMOUTH MORRIS OCEAN PASSAIC SALEM SOMERSET SUSSEX UNION WARREN Join the Network New Jersey Divorce Products, Services and Solutions New Jersey Divorce Resources to Help You Through the Process. New Jersey Mandatory Online Parenting Class Easy and convenient - complete at your own pace online. Discount Divorce Bookstore Over 100 Titles of the Best Books on Divorce & Custody. Divorce Download Center Instantly Download, Books, Manuals, & Forms. Free New Jersey Divorce Worksheet & Separation Agreement Your Guide to Get Organized and Put Everything in Writing. If the divorce is being filed under one of the seven fault grounds (including extreme cruelty, adultery, abandonment, substance or alcohol addiction, institutionalization, deviant sexual conduct and incarceration), the 18 month separation period, required for a no-fault divorce, is waived. However, each ground for divorce has its own stipulations.

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