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“I haven’t done anything! I haven’t done any inappropriate marital conduct!” Yes, you have. Most married Tennesseans are guilty of Inappropriate Marital Conduct. “But I haven’t cheated!” You have still probably committed inappropriate marital conduct.
In Tennessee, a divorcing person must prove a ground for divorce. In an uncontested divorce, this is simple, as the parties agree that there are irreconcilable differences. In any other divorce, there must be fault-based grounds alleged. The most common fault-based ground is inappropriate marital conduct. Almost every contested divorce includes the allegation of inappropriate marital conduct.
Inappropriate marital conduct can mean a lot of things. It does not necessarily mean adultery. Adultery is its own ground for divorce.
Inappropriate marital conduct can mean that wife yelled unjustifiably or that husband called wife some bad names. It can mean that wife refused to care for the kids or that husband hid marital assets. These are just examples. Inappropriate marital conduct is a catchall ground for divorce.
On the reverse side, if you are considering divorce but are worried you will not be able to prove fault, there is little reason to fear.
Inappropriate marital conduct is usually not difficult to prove. The requirement of fault is a technical hurtle to divorce in this state, but if you apply your memory, there is likely a history of what Tennessee divorce law considers inappropriate marital conduct.
If you are accused of inappropriate marital conduct, there is no need to erupt. You do, however, need to react and defend yourself in the legal forum. You are likely facing a contested divorce that requires legal action. Talk to an attorney on how to proceed.
By Daniel P. Bryant, Attorney at Law
Daniel P. Bryant is an attorney in the Clarksville offices DIVORCE INCORPORATED, Tennessee’s Family Law Firm. His primary areas of practice are divorce, family and juvenile law litigation. Attorney Bryant may be contacted at 931-896-2400 or dbryant@divorceincorp.com.