You may be debating a divorce, but you have a slight problem: You can’t pin down a specific reason why you want to end your marriage. Your spouse is not abusive, they did not have an affair, and there are no problems with drug use and things of this nature. Perhaps the two of you have just drifted apart over time.
In the past, couples did need to have a reason like infidelity or abuse to prove that a divorce was necessary. Courts could actually deny divorce cases, so they were much less common and would only be filed for specific reasons.
This is no longer true today
But things have changed in the modern era. When no-fault divorce laws began back in the 1970s, it changed the role of the court. As a general rule, courts are not allowing or disallowing divorces, and couples do not have to file for divorce for any specific reason. They can just say that they have reconcilable differences and they want to split up. There is no need to prove that it is “necessary” to end the marriage. If you want a divorce, you can get a divorce.
If the court isn’t approving the divorce, then what is their role? Overall, the court helps to ensure that the process adheres to state laws. They can assist parents when dividing marital assets or splitting up parenting time with their children.
There are still many legal steps that need to be taken, even if the eventual outcome – that the divorce will be granted – is a foregone conclusion. As a result, it’s important to work with an experienced legal team at this time.
