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3 Reasons You Could Ask For A Fault Divorce

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When most people get a divorce, they chose to get a no-fault divorce. This means that neither partner is solely responsible for the demise of the marriage. Instead, both partners agree that they chose not to be married anymore, for whatever personal reasons they may have. However, in some cases it may be best to file a fault divorce if one person was solely responsible for the problems in the marriage. By doing so, the victim may be able to get more out of the divorce settlement. Here are a couple reasons you could ask for a fault divorce.

1. Infidelity

A common reason that people seek out a fault divorce is for infidelity or adultery. If one spouse was unfaithful, this could be legal grounds for divorce. In this case the spouse who was victimized could file a fault divorce against their spouse, and would likely be seen as a victim. This doesn't mean that the spouse that was unfaithful would get nothing; it simply means that something like a pre-nuptial agreement wouldn't be honored, or that the spouse who was wronged would get more of the estate.

2. Abuse

If your spouse is abusive or cruel, you have grounds for a divorce. The courts feel it is important that you protect yourself and your children. In fact, if you go to your attorney and tell them that you don't feel safe around your spouse, they can help you get a restraining order that will protect you and your children.

There may even be a criminal investigation if you claim that abusive acts have been done toward yourself or the children. In this case the divorce settlement will be divided differently than a no fault divorce, because you or the children were mistreated during the duration of the marriage.

3. Abandonment

Another common reason that people file for a fault divorce is that they were abandoned. If your spouse left you, there is very little that you can do to salvage the marriage. In fact, it was this individual's choice that solely decided the fate of the marriage, which is why it would be considered a fault divorce. There are different definitions of abandonment, but it is important to recognize that if your spouse chose to abandon the family it could affect their ability to get custody of the children, or get an equal part of the estate.

These are just a couple things that you need to know about fault divorces. Contact a professional like one from Law Office of Jared T. Amos for more information.

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6 July 2015