Definition of EXTREME CRUELTY • Law Dictionary • TheLaw.com

One of several grounds for which divorce may be granted. It is the infliction of significant mental, physical or emotional harm upon the other spouse. While many states have no-fault divorce, such a ground may be recognized for purposes of division of marital assets to be so divided in favor of the victim of such extreme and cruel behavior. In the law of divorce. The infliction of grievous bodily harm or grievous mental suffering. Civ. Code Cal. 1903,

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