Divorce
There is only one ground for divorce. That is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
It is necessary to prove that it has broken down irretrievably by showing one of the following grounds:
- That the other party has committed adultery
- That the other party has behaved unreasonably
- That the other party has deserted you for a period of two years
- That you have lived separate and apart for a period of two years and the other party consents
- That you have lived separate and apart for five years. No consent is needed.
Once a Petition has been issued all financial matters remain at large and can only be brought to an end by an order lodged with the court either by agreement or after a hearing.
