FAQ: Will the court take into account my spouse’s unreasonable behaviour or adultery when we divorce?

The court will treat your spouse’s unreasonable behaviour or adultery as grounds for divorce. Unreasonable behaviour includes verbal or physical abuse, drug abuse or refusal to pay for housekeeping. In terms of financial outcomes, i.e. the splitting of assets or income, your spouse’s behaviour will not be taken into account unless it is of an extreme nature and too severe to ignore.

Related: What does ‘unreasonable behaviour’ mean in divorce?

If you would like to arrange an initial fixed fee consultation to discuss your partner’s unreasonable behaviour, you can get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion and we’ll be happy to help. Our offices are conveniently based in Harrow, London, with on site car parking and accessible from public transport links. Alternatively, if you are overseas we can arrange a Skype call with you if it is more convenient.