Divorce Flashcards
1
Q
What are the jurisdictional requirements in divorce proceedings and any related decrees.
A
SMJ and PJ
SMJ- Established over the marriage if one of the parties is domiciled in the state at the time of filing the action.
PJ- Must have PJ over the defendant to enter or enforce any decrees
**PJ over the defendant is NOT required for a court to enter a divorce decree.
2
Q
Fault based Grounds
A
Desertion
Adultery
Impotence
Cruelty
Imprisonment
Habitual Intoxication
Drug Addiction
3
Q
No fault divorce requirements
A
(1) The marriage is irretrievably broken (irreconcilable differences between spouses) and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, AND
(2) the Parties have been separated for a definitive period of time
