Neglect

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Also referred to as marital neglect in divorce proceedings, it describes a pattern of behavior where one spouse consistently fails to fulfill their marital duties and obligations, causing harm to the other spouse and the family

Forms of Neglect Can Include:

  • Emotional Neglect
  • Financial Neglect
  • Sexual Neglect
  • Abandonment

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