5 Things You Need to Know About No-Fault Divorce
Divorce has changed significantly over the past few decades. Whereas it used to be that one spouse had to prove the other was at fault, these days no-fault divorce is much more common, and many states allow spouses to get divorced without proving anything except that they’ve lived separately for a certain period of time and want to terminate their marriage. So how does no-fault divorce work? In this article, we’ll look at what no-fault divorce is, who qualifies for it, how couples are affected by it, and more. Understanding No-Fault Divorce: Important Information What is a no-fault divorce? There are two primary ways of getting a divorce. The first, and historically more common method, is via fault grounds. With fault divorce (sometimes referred to as traditional or conventional divorce), one spouse must prove that his or her partner has done something wrong—for example, committing adultery or physical violence against them. In a no-fault divorce, no such wrongdoing is necessary. In...