Most Common Grounds for Divorce
Most couples enter into marriage with the intent to stay together for the rest of their lives, however circumstances understandably change and relationships can sometimes fall apart. When two individuals decide to dissolve their marriage, it can be an extremely emotional event and the process can be difficult to endure. However, know that you are not alone and many other couples have dealt, and will deal, with the same hardships as you.
If you are considering getting a divorce from your partner, you may want to consult with an experienced attorney regarding the division of assets and child support/custody. To explore your legal options, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 281-362-2865 today.
Potential Grounds for Divorce
The following list summarizes the most common grounds couples typically cite when filing for divorce:
- Incompatibility: The couple realizes that they do not have similar interests, desires or activities. For this reason, their relationship does not work any longer.
- Irreconcilable differences: The couple disagrees on far too many topics to make their relationship functional.
- Voluntary abandonment: One spouse leaves the other for an extended period of time for another commitment or union.
- Adultery: One or both spouses are engaging on extramarital affairs.
- Imprisonment: One spouse has committed a crime and will be imprisoned for an extended period of time due to their felony act.
- Domestic violence or abuse: One spouse is using threat, intimidation, humiliation or physical violence to control the other.
Though this list highlights the most common grounds for divorce, it is not an exhaustive list. Each couple has its own reasons for dissolving their marriage and it is best to speak with an attorney to pursue whatever reason you have for doing so.
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To seek legal representation regarding your divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 281-362-2865 today.
