Is emotional abuse grounds for divorce? Its mostly emotional and verbal but its gotten close to physical. I've never reported any of the physical threats so I don't know if that will hurt me or not? I have two young girls and I don't want them to see mommy yelled at and put down. Nor, do I want them scared of their daddy because he yells and loses his temper. Please I just need advice from someone...I'm tired of hurting.