Marriage Breakdown

General

The Canadian term for the grounds establishing divorce, proven by one year separation or adultery/cruelty.

Example

They established marriage breakdown through one year of separation.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Marriage Breakdown (Divorce Act s.8(2) — sole ground for divorce; established by 1 yr separation, adultery, or cruelty).

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