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Posted on: 29 April 2019 by Goodwins Family Law Solicitors
There are five situations that can be classed as grounds for divorce. If your situation falls into one of these categories, then you can apply for a divorce:
Adultery
If your husband or wife has had sexual intercourse with someone else of the opposite sex, this is classed as adultery. As a caveat, if you have chosen to live with them for more than six months after finding out, then you cannot use adultery as a reason to start divorce proceedings.
Unreasonable Behaviour
There are several types of behaviour that can be classed as ‘unreasonable’ and therefore grounds for divorce. They are:
For more information on unreasonable behaviour, check out our more detailed articles below:
Desertion
If your husband or wife has left you, this qualifies as desertion as long as the following factors are included:
Apart for more than two years
If you and your spouse have been living apart for two years, this is grounds for divorce. However, this does require both parties to agree to divorce in writing.
Apart for more than five years
Unlike the above, being apart for five years does not require both parties to agree to divorce in writing.
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