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Grounds for Divorce in California
California Divorce Law
What are the grounds for divorce in California?

A California divorce is officially called a dissolution of marriage. Under California divorce law, the court declares the matrimonial contract broken. Historically, divorces could only be granted within specific parameters such as adultery and mental cruelty. However since the application of statute no. 2310 in 1970, those limitations have been removed.

Today, a divorce in California is granted on the grounds of "irreconcilable differences." Irreconcilable differences are any grounds that the court determines to be substantial reasons for the marriage not to continue. California was also the first state to implement the concept of a "no-fault divorce."

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An inspirational quote to help you through your divorce
"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” - Author Unknown

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