fault divorce

There is always be a reason or “grounds” to file for divorce regardless of whether you are filing in a “no-fault” state. The distinction is that a spouse who files for divorce in a no-fault state does not have to prove who is at fault for the marriage ending. This article will further explain...

In order to obtain a divorce, you must establish a reason or "grounds" for your divorce. There are generally two grounds provided by state laws for dissolving a marriage - fault-based divorce and no-fault divorce. State law varies with regard to which (or both) apply and a chart listed below...