When you apply for divorce, you have to provide a reason for the marriage failing. It’s helpful to understand what constitutes a proper reason for divorce in the UK, before you apply for it. There are a number of reasons to choose from, so selecting the best one requires knowing what they are ahead of time.
Here are five top reasons to get a divorce.
Adultery
Adultery is any time a partner has sexual intercourse outside of the marriage. It has to be a reason you cannot bear to continue living with your spouse, so if you apply years later, it won’t hold up in court.
Unreasonable Behaviour
Certain types of behaviour are considered to be the grounds for divorce. This is one of the more common options since it can be used with any behaviour that your spouse has and which makes it impossible for you to continue living with them. It may include abuse of all kinds, drug addiction, alcoholism, threats, manipulation, and more. Even refusing to help pay for the expenses that come with living in a house may be grounds for divorce.
Living Apart for More Than 1 Year
Have you lived separately from your spouse for the past year? In this case, your spouse will need to consent to the application in writing, in order for it to pass.
Living Apart for More than 2 Years
In cases where you have lived apart for over two years, you don’t need consent from your spouse in order to divorce. Courts will almost always grant a divorce in this situation. It’s a simple method of ensuring that anyone who has been separated for this long is able to obtain the divorce although financial issues and child law problems will still have to be resolved.
All of these reasons can be grounds for divorce. It’s a good idea to hire a qualified divorce lawyer to ensure your divorce proceedings go smoothly. Contact DJP Solicitors for more information.
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