In recent years, we often hear of movie stars breaking up their marriages due to irreconcilable differences. And more often than not, the breakups of these so-called Hollywood power couples have become an item in the news, especially if the details of their marriage are undisclosed to the public.
The fact of the matter is all states today now accept, now referred to as irreconcilable differences, which indicates that the marriage has become irreparably broken down. And in order for the state courts to say that you are getting divorced on these grounds, you must prove 2 things: that there is a breakdown of the marriage, and that there is no possibility whatsoever of repairing the damage that has been done.
But why is irreconcilable differences often cited as grounds for divorce? To know more about this, then we suggest you read further this blog post.
Definition Of Irreconcilable Differences
Irreconcilable differences is a ground of divorce that is defined as the inability of a married couple to resolve differing opinions and various disagreements which often result in a toxic marital relationship. And the prevailing unhappiness within the marriage leads to more disputes which cause the relationship to be broken beyond repair. And that their decision to stay together despite the hostility is no longer healthy for their children.
In a legal sense, this ground is classified as a ‘No-Fault Divorce’ or a type of divorce where neither party has committed flagrant acts against the other party like adultery, abandonment, domestic violence, and other similar bad behavior that purposely destroyed the marriage.
The other term for irreconcilable differences is “irretrievable breakdown of marriage”.
Irreconcilable Differences Examples
Citing irreconcilable differences when filing for a divorce can help you avoid a lengthy process. And this ground is often considered when the couple has constant bickering, clashing personalities, a growing resentment towards each other that are enough to affect the stability of their marriage. In fact, this ground is now commonly used that more than half of the divorce cases in the United States today are claiming irreconcilable differences.
What specifically caused the irreconcilable difference may depend on the couple filing for a divorce, but the common reasons why couples use it as a justification for ending their marriage:
- Debt problems and frequent disagreements on finances.
- Complete loss of trust in their marital relationship.
- One party is destined to another place that protracted long-distance separation because of work.
- Sexual intimacy issues
- Personality conflicts
- Difficulty in communicating with each other
- Failure to help within the household
- Differing political opinions
- Involvement of in-laws and other members outside the immediate family.
- Growing apart because of different interests and life goals.
Final Thoughts
Even though no party is at fault as to why the marriage did not work, going through a divorce is still a stressful process for those who are involved, especially the children. So it’s important to have the right divorce lawyer to help you get through with less stress as possible.
If you’re getting divorced, contact the Law Offices of Leon F. Bennett today at (818) 707-7543 and schedule for a complimentary case analysis.