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He fell for someone else.

She was always there through every birthday, breakup, and breakdown. He called her “his person.” She held his secrets, his fears, his dreams. Then he fell for someone else and…
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Abandonment in Marriage

Abandonment occurs when one spouse suddenly leaves the marital home without a valid reason, causing harm to the other spouse. While not traditionally classified as a tort, abandonment can sometimes…
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Economic Abuse in Marriage

Economic abuse involves controlling a spouse’s access to financial resources to the extent that they are unable to support themselves. While primarily a form of psychological abuse, under tort law,…
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Sexual Abuse or Marital Rape in Marriage

Sexual abuse or marital rape occurs when one spouse forces non-consensual sexual acts on the other. Historically, marital rape was overlooked in some jurisdictions, but many legal systems now recognize…
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Infidelity in Marriage

While cheating itself is not typically classified as a tort, it can give rise to related claims under tort law in certain contexts. For example: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress…