If adultery is not applicable then you must rely on behaviour. If you have not been separated for more than 2 years then you are left with two options.
You must rely on one of the five following facts: The Current LawĬurrently there is one ground for divorce, the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. For more information about starting divorce proceedings, read my article here. This is because you no longer need to worry about what you have said about your spouse in your divorce petition and how they might react. You may consider speaking to a family lawyer and/or initiating the process sooner. In my view, the change will also help if you are unsure about starting divorce proceedings. In any event, I am confident that the Act, once implemented, will reduce conflict allowing couples to agree child-focused arrangements and fair financial settlements. However, I do acknowledge, and regularly come across situations when it is necessary to take a firmer approach. This is certainly how I prefer to act for my clients during a divorce.