Divorce : Grounds of Divorce

Grounds of Divorce

What are the grounds for Divorce?

Following Section 54(1) Law Reform (Marriage & Divorce) Act 1976, the petition (either the husband or wife) must show that the marriage has irretrievably broken down by showing one of the following grounds:

1. that the respondent has committed adultery and the petitioner finds it intolerable to live with the respondent.

2. that the respondent has behaved in such a way that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with the respondent;

3. that the respondent has deserted the petitioner for a continuous period of at least two (2) years immediately preceding the presentation of the petition;

4.that the parties to the marriage have lived apart for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the presentation of the petition.

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