Grounds for Divorce: When It is Important & When It is Not
Oklahoma Courts & The Grounds for Divorce– When It is Important & When It is Not! The way couples approach divorce vary. Some are matter-of-fact because it has been agreed or discussed. Others find it emotional and heart wrenching, especially, when there were affairs, abuse or highly charged emotional situations. A preliminary question I receive from people is “Can I divorce my spouse specifically for some wrong committed?” Technically, the answer is yes, if it fits within the statutorily enumerated grounds. 43 O.S. ¶ 101 lists these grounds, which are: 1. Abandonment for one (1) year. 2. Adultery. 3. Impotency. 4. When the wife at the time of her marriage was pregnant by another man than her husband. 5. Extreme cruelty. 6. Fraudulent contract. 7. Incompatibility. Provided, however, where the interest of a child under eighteen (18) years of age is involved, the adult parties shall attend an educational program concerning … Continue reading →