Grounds for Divorce

In law the following grounds can be used for divorce:

Unreasonable Behaviour

In this case you must show that your spouse has acted in a such a way that you can not be reasonably expected to live with him or her anymore. Unreasonable behaviour is the most common legal reason for divorce in England and Wales.

Adultery

You must prove through actual admission or through sufficient circumstantial evidence that your spouse has had sexual intercourse with another person of the opposite sex and that you find it intolerable to live with your spouse. If a sexual liaison short of sexual intercourse has taken place, it's suggested that the unreasonable behaviour ground is used instead.

Two Years Separation

If you and your spouse have been living aprt for two or more years, you can file a petition that both of you agree on divorce.

Five years separation

If you and your spouse have been living apart for more the 5 years then either spouse can divorce without the consent of the other.

Desertion

This is where your spouse has deserted you for a continuous period of at least two years. This fact is almost never used.