What are the grounds for divorce?

In Indiana, there are two main grounds for a divorce: no-fault and fault. Fault divorces occur when one spouse has done something wrong such as adultery, abandonment, or domestic abuse. No-fault divorces occur when a marriage has broken down irretrievably with no wrong-doing to blame. Indiana recognizes a few different grounds for a no-fault divorce. The most common form of no-fault divorce in Indiana is irreconcilable differences. This ground acknowledges that a marriage has broken down to the point that it can not be saved, and that both spouses wish to end it. To apply for this divorce, the couple must be living in separate dwellings for at least six months before a petition for divorce is filed. The second ground for a no-fault divorce in Indiana is based on incurable insanity. This ground applies when one of the spouses has been diagnosed with a mental disorder that is incurable and renders him or her unable to continue the marriage. The court must receive evidence that the spouse has been certified as insane for at least two years. The third ground is that of infertility. This applies where the couple has been unable to conceive or bring a child to term through any medical procedure for at least two years. No matter which ground is used for the divorce, a couple in Indiana must live apart for six months before the court can grant a divorce. During this time, the couple must make arrangements for the division of property and/or child custody. Once the six months have passed and a settlement has been reached, the court will grant the divorce.

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