GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: NO-FAULT or FAULT ?

No-Fault Based Grounds:

(1)  Irreconcilable differences between the two parties, or

(2)  Living separate and apart without cohabitation for at least 1 year. The separation may be voluntary by one spouse or mutually agreed upon.


Fault Based Grounds:

(1) Reasonable apprehension of bodily harm;

(2) False accusation of adultery or homosexuality;

(3) Conduct or treatment which destroys or tends to destroy the mental or physical well-being of the other spouse

(4) Adultery.

(5) Conviction of a Felony.

(6) Incurable Insanity.

(7) Habitual Alcohol or drug use.

(8) Willful neglect or abuse of spouse or child.