Irreconcilable Differences

General

Fundamental disagreements between spouses that cannot be resolved, commonly cited as grounds for no-fault divorce.

Example

They cited irreconcilable differences in their divorce petition.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Marriage Breakdown (breakdown of the marriage established by one-year separation, adultery, or cruelty).

Jurisdiction Variations

NEW-YORK

Irretrievable Breakdown

New York uses 'irretrievable breakdown of the relationship for at least six months'

TEXAS

Insupportability

Texas uses 'insupportability' — discord or conflict that destroys the legitimate ends of marriage

FLORIDA

Irretrievably Broken

Florida's no-fault ground is that the marriage is 'irretrievably broken'

PENNSYLVANIA

Irretrievable Breakdown

Pennsylvania uses 'irretrievable breakdown' with mutual consent or 2-year separation

ILLINOIS

Irreconcilable Differences

Illinois uses the standard term with a 6-month separation requirement

CONNECTICUT

Irretrievable Breakdown

Connecticut uses 'irretrievable breakdown'

GEORGIA

Irretrievably Broken

Georgia uses 'marriage is irretrievably broken'

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