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About divorce
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Must I explain why I want a divorce?
Yes, you must be able to prove to the court that you have reasons (or 'grounds') for saying the marriage is at an end. The expression the court will use is that the marriage has 'irretrievably broken down'.
The court will accept one or more of the following grounds as proof:
- that your husband or wife has committed adultery and that you find it intolerable to live with him or her;
- that your husband's or wife's behaviour has been so bad that you can no longer bear to live with them;
- that your husband or wife deserted you at least two years ago;
- that you and your husband or wife have lived apart for two years and he or she agrees to a divorce; or
- that you and your husband or wife have lived apart for at least five years.
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