Family and Parenting: Divorce Flashcards by Kate Barrera | Brainscape

Q

What is the definition of divorce?

A

The legal ending of a marriage.

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How does a divorce occur?

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One party applies to the court for a divorce on the basis that the marriage has broken down ‘irretrievably’.

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What are the five grounds for divorce?

A

Adultery
Two years seperation with consent
Five years seperation without consent
Desertion
Unreasonable behaviour

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