When seeking a divorce, a spouse may file for either an at-fault divorce or a no-fault divorce. Stating irreconcilable differences as the grounds for divorce is considered to be a no-fault divorce, meaning that neither spouse is accusing the other of wrongdoings that led to the marriage's end.

Can you get a divorce for irreconcilable differences?

An irreconcilable differences divorce can only be granted when both you and your spouse agree to the divorce. By agreeing to an irreconcilable differences divorce, you are informing the Court that your marriage is irretrievably broken and that you wish to divorce and go your separate ways.

What qualifies as irreconcilable differences?

“Irreconcilable differences” technically means that an individual and their spouse cannot get along with one another enough to keep the marriage alive, and this lack of getting along can cause a whole array of other issues in the marriage.