End of Marriage: Divorce & Annulment

Question 1

Divorce

Answer 1

terminates the marriage
- the marriage existed and then ended

Question 2

no-fault divorce

Answer 2

• virtually all states recognize no-fault divorce
• neither fault nor consent by the other spouse is required
• Bases: one or both of the following:
  1. irreconcilable differences, and
  2. a minimum period of separation

Question 3

fault-based divorce

Answer 3

• about 2/3 states recognize fault-based divorce
• examples of bases:
  1. adultery
  2. desertion
  3. cruelty
  4. felony conviction

Question 4

Annulment

Answer 4

the marriage was invalid from the beginning
- Bases:
1. fraud
2. inability to consummate marriage
3. not allowed by law
4. duress

ET: mnemonic = FIND