The Two Grounds for Divorce in California

In the state of California there are two reasons for which a couple may file for divorce. The reason for the dissolution of the marriage needs to be appropriately stated on the couple's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage which is filed with the court. Either both spouses must agree upon the reason for ending the marriage or one spouse must prove the legitimacy of their reasons in court.

The most common cited reason for filing for divorce in California is irreconcilable differences. Reasons for ending a marriage that might fall under this category include infidelity, financial reasons, and loss of love for one another.

In California, you can also file for divorce on the grounds of incurable insanity. This must be proven in court by medical or psychiatric testimony. If a marriage is dissolved on the grounds of incurable insanity the petitioning spouse may still be ordered by the court to financially support the spouse that has been deemed incurably insane. This is to protect the well-being and financial security of the mentally ill spouse.

If you are planning to file for divorce in Riverside, contact the Law Office of Michael Young now to get legal assistance from a Riverside family law attorney that has handled numerous divorce cases in the recent past.