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UK Divorce Law

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DIVORCE FAQs
Q1 When can I start divorce proceedings?
A.You cannot commence divorce proceedings until you have been married for one year.
Q2.
Do I have grounds to petition?
A. There is only one ground for divorce in England and Wales, that is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. This can be on one or more of five facts. These are: Adultery; unreasonable behavour; desertion for two years; separation for two years with both spouses agreeing, or separation for five years.
Q3. Can I petition because I have committed adultery?
A. You cannot commence divorce proceedings on your own adultery, or indeed your own unreasonable behaviour.
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