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When California first enacted divorce laws in 1850, the only grounds for divorce were impotence, extreme cruelty, desertion, neglect, habitual intemperance, fraud, adultery, or conviction of a felony. [29] In 1969-1970, California became the first state to pass a purely no-fault divorce law, i.e., one which did not offer any fault divorce ...
Adultery is the most common grounds for divorce. [1] However, there are countries that view male adultery differently than female adultery as grounds for divorce. [1] Before decisions on divorce are considered, one might check into state laws and country laws for legal divorce or separation as each culture has stipulations for divorce. [1]
Divorce laws across the United States varied greatly in the 1800s. Divorce in New York could only be granted for adultery, while neighboring Rhode Island listed ten offenses for which a divorce could be granted but required 365 days residency. [3] South Carolina only allowed for divorces during a six-year period in the 1870s.
The National Association of Women Lawyers was instrumental in convincing the American Bar Association to create a Family Law section in many state courts, and pushed strongly for no-fault divorce law around 1960 (cf. Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act). In 1969, California became the first U.S. state to pass a no-fault divorce law. [15]
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Dividing debt during a divorce can be as challenging as separating assets, and it requires a clear understanding of state laws, the nature of the debt and each spouse’s financial situation.
In 2003, David Blanchflower, a professor from Dartmouth College, filed for divorce from his wife on the grounds that she was having an adulterous affair with Ms. Robin Mayer of West Windsor, Vermont. As in most cases of divorce involving alleged adultery, the professor was seeking an "at fault" ruling against his wife.
It's not a well-known fact that adultery remains illegal in Michigan, particularly because the law is so rarely, if ever, enforced. But it's not the only surprising law that remains on the books.