Grounds For Divorce In New York

[superfine]

One of the grounds for divorce in NY is the cruel and inhuman treatment of the plaintiff by the defendant, such that the conduct of the defendant so endangers the physical or mental well being of the plaintiff as renders it unsafe or improper for the plaintiff to cohabit with the defendant.

How is this normally interpreted by a judge? Is it necessary for plaintiff to show hard "evidence", or is it enough for plaintiff just to make us some unsubstantiated allegations?

[Mr. Knowitall]

The plaintiff has the burden of proof, so if you take it to trial you can force the plaintiff to substantiate her allegations. She can do so through her own testimony.