Is there a charge for verbal abuse from a spouse?
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Is there a charge for verbal abuse from a spouse?
Asked on November 27, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It all depends if this would be considered in your state as an assault of some form. If there is an issue with claiming this in a divorce proceeding, Georgia I believe has both no-fault and fault divorces and it will depend on what you seek on how you file. Verbal abuse is a serious issue and if there are also children involved and you are considering a divorce, it would be best to at least consult with an experienced family law attorney in your state about options.
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