He met her at her lowest. Rebuilt her self-esteem with words, patience, and space, for her heal. He never asked for anything. He just stood beside her. But as she healed, she outgrew what they had. He could’ve grown bitter and claimed her as his reward. Instead, he smiled and said “You’re flying now. That’s…
After years of almost-love, she saw him in a photo with someone else, happy in a way he used to look at her. She wrote him a letter she would never send: You were my safe place. You reminded me I was still worthy. But I won’t ask for your heart. I just wanted to…
There are moments in life when love enters, not to stay, but to shape. Yet too often, we confuse investment with ownership, thinking that being there for someone guarantees us a place in their heart. These stories are quiet reminders that love is not owed, and that healing often begins in letting go of what…
Cohabitation refers to living together without being married. It is a growing trend among couples worldwide. While this arrangement offers flexibility and freedom, it also comes with potential legal and emotional complexities that partners should be aware of. From property disputes to emotional distress claims, cohabitation has significant legal implications that can sometimes overlap with…
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 lead to claims for emotional distress or financial damages if it results in significant loss or hardship. Examples of Acts That Fall Under Abandonment Real…
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, it could be argued as intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) or fraud, depending on the circumstances. Examples of acts that fall under economic abuse…
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 it as both a criminal offense and a tort. Under tort law, such acts can give rise to claims for battery, assault, and, intentional infliction…
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: Examples of acts that fall under infidelity as a tort Real Case Example In Hunt v. Hunt, a North Carolina court awarded damages in an alienation of affection case where…
Wrongful death occurs when one spouse’s negligent or intentional actions lead to the death of the other. Under tort law, wrongful death claims are typically filed by the surviving family members or the estate of the deceased to seek compensation for the loss caused by the death. These claims aim to hold the responsible party…
Negligence in marriage occurs when one spouse fails to act with reasonable care, resulting in harm to the other spouse. Under tort law, negligence involves a breach of duty that causes injury or loss. This concept, though more commonly associated with workplace or public settings, can also be applied within marital relationships when a spouse’s…