Grounds for Divorce

A divorce is a judicial decree by which a valid marriage is dissolved. From a legal standpoint, the divorce process will divide the couple’s assets and debts; determine the future care and custody of their children; and give each person the legal right to marry someone else. Each state has some form of “no-fault divorce,” but the laws vary a great deal from state to state. Generally a divorce will be granted if one spouse states that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and the couple has irreconcible differences. In Illinois, a spouse can also allege mental cruelty, but need provide little proof to support a divorce on that ground. This is different from the past, when only “fault divorces” were available. In a fault divorce, one spouse must allege a marital wrong like adultery or abuse in order to receive a divorce. In some states, both fault and no-fault divorces are available. Our experienced family law attorneys can help you determine whether and how to pursue divorce. Contact Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona for a consultation.
  • Divorce
  • Grounds for Divorce
  • Resolving Issues Before Divorce
  • Custody & Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Real Estate During Divorce
  • Complex Property Division
  • 401(K) Plans & Marital Assets
  • Securities and Stock Option Valuation
  • College, Adult Children, Special Needs Children
  • Paternity Actions
  • Adoptions
  • Guardianship
  • Separation
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Post-decree Matters
  • Orders of Protection
  • Business and Retirement Valuation Matters
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