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Term Definition No-Fault Divorce / Grounds - a type of divorce that may be granted even though either spouse has not performed any kind of marital misconduct.
Application in Divorce No-fault divorces merely allege that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. The court merely finds that there is no hope of reconciliation.

No-fault are either contested or noncontested. When the parties agree and present their trial.

No-fault grounds include separation for a period of time, usually sixty days to two years.