Grounds for Divorce
When one or both spouses in a marriage decide that they can no longer honor the bonds of their legal union, they may decide to file for divorce. While the laws and regulations regarding divorce may vary from state to state, most states allow individuals to file for divorce by citing either fault or no-fault on the parties involved.
People may claim that the divorce is the fault of their spouse in order to skip the separation period required by no-fault divorce, or to strengthen their child support or alimony claims. Regardless of the reason for filing, it is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side to help defend your rights during the divorce process. For help with your divorce case, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 281-210-0010 today.
Commonly Cited Grounds for Divorce
When a spouse files for a “fault” divorce, he or she may cite:
- Mental or physical cruelty
- Adultery
- Fraud
- Desertion or abandonment for a set length of time
- Incarceration of a partner for a certain number of years
- Physical inability to consummate the marriage
If both parties show that they have grounds for divorce, certain states may use the “comparative rectitude” doctrine, which grants each spouse a fault in the divorce. This doctrine was put into place because some states did not allow people to divorce if both parties were at fault, which further complicated many cases.
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If you need assistance with a divorce claim, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates at 281-210-0010 to discuss your case.
