Grounds for Divorce

What are grounds for divorce in South Carolina?

In Conway, SC there are several grounds for divorce. Including, but are not limited to:

    divorce-grounds-scExtreme and repeated mental cruelty
    Extreme and repeated physical cruelty
    Adultery
    Desertion
    Habitual drunkenness or drug use
    Felony Conviction

Irreconcilable Differences
Irreconcilable differences are differences that have caused the irreversable breakdown of the marriage. The court determines that efforts at reconciliation have failed and that future attempts at reconciliation would be impracticable and not in the best interests of the parties. Further, that the parties have lived separate and apart for a continuous period in excess of two years prior to the entry of judgment. It is also possible that the parties may stipulate in writing to waive the two year separation requirement and instead choose the six month separation period.

Maintenance is the award of spousal support, which may be permanent or temporary, in an amount to which the court seems just.  Maintenance may be awarded regardless of marital misconduct.

These are very brief and incomplete explanations of important legal issues and should be discussed with a legal professional for an in-depth explanation.