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When is a marriage considered irretrievably broken down?

Irretrievable breakdown of marriage is defined as situations where a spouse commits adultery

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by ROSA MUMANYI

News11 October 2023 - 18:23
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In Summary


• Aside from the other grounds for divorce under the Marriage Act, the irretrievable breakdown of marriage is also listed as a ground for dissolution of marriage.

Aside from the other grounds for divorce under the Marriage Act, the irretrievable breakdown of marriage is also listed as a ground for dissolution of marriage.

According to Koya and company advocates, irretrievable breakdown of marriage is defined as situations where a spouse commits adultery, a spouse is cruel to their spouse or their children; a spouse willfully neglects their spouse.

Also, where spouses have been separated for 2 years or more

It also includes any other ground the court may determine as leading to the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage.

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