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You can get a divorce because of cheating
Yes, ending a marriage is challenging for both spouses. It involves not only emotional stress, but also dealing with numerous legal processes. But we're here to help! Ending a marriage is challenging for both spouses. It is not only emotionally stressful, but you must also deal with numerous legal processes. But we're here to help. Divorce is not only about ending a relationship but also about making important decisions that will affect your family and financial future. Grounds for divorce are divided into two types: fault and no-fault. Fault-based divorces have a particular reason behind them. Examples of such reasons are: Cruelty (inflicting unnecessary emotional or physical pain)Cheating Abandonment for a specific amount of timeIncurable insanityConfinement in prison for a set number of yearsPhysical inability to engage in sexual intercourse, if a spouse didn't disclose the inability before the marriageFault-based divorces exist in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.. Only in these states can you file for divorce because of cheating. However, if you do not want to indicate a particular reason for divorce, you can get a divorce simply because you and your spouse no longer get along. It is called a no-fault ground for divorce and exists in every state. The majority of divorces are no-fault. No-fault-based divorce means that the marriage ends just because it can not survive any longer; the spouses have differences that prevent them from living together. Under states’ laws, such grounds include: IncompatibilityIrreconcilable differencesIrretrievable breakdown of the marriageIf you pursue alleging your spouse's wrongdoing in states where fault-based divorces exist, you should prove it to the court through either direct evidence (for example, a witness or a photo) or circumstantial evidence. It is important because proof of cheating may change the amount of alimony, assets, and child support a spouse receives. Generally, the divorce process includes completing legal forms for your state and filing these forms with the court, and sometimes attending court hearings. We advise you to contact a divorce lawyer, especially if you and your spouse have children or many assets/debts to divide. Hiring a lawyer reduces stress, helps you achieve a better outcome, and mitigates further litigation risks.
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