Fault Divorce
A fault divorce is one granted because one spouse did something wrong, like adultery or cruelty—a concept Florida largely does not use. Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning a spouse only has to show the marriage is "irretrievably broken" to end it. While general marital misconduct is not required to divorce, certain conduct (such as one spouse wasting marital money) can still affect property division or alimony.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A historical ground for dissolution based on marital wrongdoing; Florida is a no-fault jurisdiction under F.S. §61.052, requiring only that the marriage be irretrievably broken (or mental incapacity), though specific conduct may bear on equitable distribution or support.
Example
Because Florida is a no-fault state, the couple did not need to prove a fault divorce—only that the marriage was irretrievably broken.
Related Statutes
- 61.052
Related Terms
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