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How can you sue for mental anguish?

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In States which do not have no-fault divorce, this may be grounds.

If the elements of the torts of intentional infliction of emotional distress or negligent infliction of emotional distress are satisfied, liability may attach if so ordered by a court. You can file such a lawsuit even not incident to a divorce or annulment.

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