The faces of inappropriate marital conduct are many with each intentional act eroding marital harmony. Pushed beyond the tipping-point, the marriage becomes unsustainable and unlivable for at least one spouse. Do understand that evidence of marital misconduct may be directed both ways in a contested divorce with each spouse pulling arrows from the quiver. What … Read more
Verbal abuse is considered inappropriate marital conduct if it is persistent and affects the innocent spouse’s mental or physical health. Instances of verbal abuse include false charges of sexual abuse of children, false accusations of adultery, false accusations of incest, and threatening telephone calls. The use of profanity toward the spouse has been recognized as … Read more
Physical abuse and threats of abuse are clear instances of inappropriate marital conduct. An individual who causes unnecessary physical pain and suffering to his or her spouse may be found guilty of inappropriate marital conduct. Examples of physical abuse include brow-beating and bullying, and holding a gun on the spouse. The Supreme Court of Tennessee … Read more
The wife’s trial testimony included a statement that the husband raped her, physically abused her, broke her finger, and was abusive to her in front of the minor children. Although the husband’s testimony painted a much different picture, the wife’s testimony was corroborated by witness testimony from her stepfather and mother. Wife’s parents as witnesses … Read more
An accused spouse may raise an affirmative defense sufficient to release the fault from the guilty behavior. (Affirmative defenses must actually be asserted by the party accused of misconduct; affirmative defenses are not automatic.) When a spouse accused of inappropriate marital conduct offers an affirmative defense, he or she admits to the problematic behavior, but … Read more
Set a scene, get the right angle, reveal a little thigh, and snap! A thirst trap is a sexy photo posted on social media to attract attention. It can also refer to a person considered sexy—a social-media crush.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes something by comparing it to something else, often surprisingly or unexpectedly. It’s like saying one thing is another thing, even though they’re not literally the same. Imagine a metaphor as a bridge between two different ideas. It helps you understand one idea by connecting it to … Read more
The option used to change the space left from each side of the page is called margins. Margins are the blank spaces between the edge of the page and the text. They can be adjusted to make the document more visually appealing and to ensure that the text is easy to read. Read more: What … Read more