FAULT DIVORCE

A basis for a divorce to be granted which requires on spouse to prove that the other was legally "at fault".  Ultimately, the "innocent" spouse would be granted a divorce from the "guilty" spouse based on his/her actions and/or behaviors.  Most states still allow a spouse to allege fault in obtaining a divorce.  Traditionally, the fault grounds for divorce include adultery, cruelty, desertion, incarceration, physical incapacity and incurable insanity.