Can I divorce someone just because I don't want to be married anymore? 47 Answers as of September 02, 2011

California is a no-fault divorce state which means yes, you can divorce without having a specific reason but simply "Irreconcilable Differences" under Family Code section 2319(a). A divorce (or dissolution as it's called) can be contested or uncontested. Just because a spouse refuses to cooperate (and in that case it would be contested) doesn't stop you from getting your divorce. The only thing they can contest is the division of marital assets and debts, child custody, etc. Hope that helps!

Florida is a no fault state. You do not have to have a good reason, all you have to say is that the marriage is irretrievably broken and no amount of counseling is going to fix it. He doesn't have to sign, all you have to do is serve him the papers via service processor and proceed with your case. I suggest you consult an experienced Family Law attorney to discuss your case in further detail and learn all of your rights and options.

In California, you can get divorced for any reason. It is a no fault sate so you can divorce for any reason.

You can divorce someone in California for any reason you choose. There is no requirement that you have a specific reason. The fact that your husband doesn't wish to sign the papers does not mean he can stop the divorce from happening.

Yes. That is what irreconcilable differences is. The parties don't have to agree to get divorced, so it doesn't matter if he won't sign anything.

Louisiana no longer requires "fault" or a reason to get divorced, but there may be financial repercussions to divorcing someone who is not at fault in the breakup of the marriage simply because you no longer want to be married. You will not need your partner's consent, and they do not have to "sign papers" in order for you to obtain a divorce. You may wish to explore counseling prior to the divorce to find out why you are so unhappy.

Yes in Washington, it is a no fault state meaning you can get divorced for any reason.

Nevada is a "no fault" state.

Florida is a no-fault state. As long as you believe that the marriage is irretrievably broken, you will be able to get a divorce. If your partner fails to file a written Answer with the Court within 20 days, you can ask the Clerk of Court to issue a Default, and you can proceed on to a final hearing.

Nebraska is a no fault divorce state. You do not have to have a reason to get diivorced.

In the State of California, you can divorce someone "just because [you] don't want to be married anymore." The dissolution of marriage would be based on irreconcilable differences. If children are involved, hopefully you would reconsider your position and try counseling or otherwise try to work things out for the benefit of your kids. However, some relationships just are not worth trying to salvage and you can get divorced even if your ex-spouse to be refuses to sign papers or consent. You should consult with a Family Law Attorney.

You do not need a specific reason or your partner's consent. The courts only require irreconcilable differences for either party to a marriage to ask to terminate the marriage.

In Washington you just have to state that the marriage is irretrievably broken.If your husband doesn't sign anything, the court will sign for him or indicate he refused to sign.You can get divorced if you want to.

Yes you can under the no fault divorce provisions. If your spouse will not sign the documents you can have them served and have a court hearing to get your divorce.

You do not need any reason other than irretrievable breakdown.

You can get a divorce for any or no reason at all. You don't need your spouse's consent.

In Virginia, if the parties have entered into a separation agreement and there are no minor children, a divorce could be obtained after 6 months. However, if a minor child is involved, or the parties do not have a separation agreement, then divorce could be obtained after 1 year of separation. In both situations, the parties must have lived separate for the requisite period of time before filing for divorce.

Florida is a No-Fault state which means you don't need a specific reason or for someone to be at fault in order to obtain a divorce. And no, your spouse doesn't have to sign anything for you to get a divorce.

Sure. In the state of Washington, all that is required is that you have to be willing to swear that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Your spouse does not have to sign the papers for you to get a divorce. However, it will be faster and cheaper if the two of you can work out an agreed divorce that both parties are willing to sign off on.

Yes. A person need only allege an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

You can file for a 'no-fault' divorce; however, both parties must sign a stipulation stating they have lived 'separate and apart' for at least 6 months. If both parties will not sign that, then you must 'live separate and apart' for at least 2 years prior to being divorced on no-fault grounds.

Florida is a no fault divorce state.

Arizona is a no fault state. You do not have to have certain grounds or reasons for getting a divorce. If she refuses to consent to the divorce, then you will have to litigate it and ask the Court through a trial to enter orders.

Yes, you can divorce someone on the grounds that the marriage is "irretrievably broken"' or no-fault grounds. If your spouse will not sign a settlement agreement, then you will need to file a contested divorce petition, have them served by the sheriff, and proceed with contested divorce litigation (although this doesn't mean the case can't settle later on in the litigation).

Yes - you can get a divorce just because you do not want to be married anymore. You do not need your partner's consent in order to file for and obtain a divorce. A party may unilaterally end a marriage and may even do so when the other party refuses to cooperate (request for default). Though normally, both parties will make an appearance and either negotiate a settlement or go to trial.

Georgia allows no-fault divorce so if you want a divorce you will eventually get one. Whether he agrees or not affects how long it will take and how much it will cost. Contested cases are far more costly than uncontested ones.

Yes. You don't need any specific reason to divorce someone. You can file for a "No Fault" Divorce, where you simply allege that there has been an "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage." The only type of divorce where your spouse has to sign off on the paperwork is the Joint Petition for (Uncontested) Divorce. Although this type of divorce can save a significant amount of time and money, it requires complete cooperation from both spouses. It sounds like you need to file a Complaint for Divorce, and go through the contested procedure. Best of luck.

If one spouse insists that the marriage is irretrievably broken then the judge must grant the divorce, even if the other party objects. All that is required is a statement as to why the marriage is over and cannot be fixed. There are significant financial consequences to getting a divorce depending upon whether there are children and how long the marriage has been in place. You should consult an attorney about the specific rights and obligations that you may have.

You need only claim "irreconcibable differences" in your marriage for six months to be entitled to a divorce. You need not demonstate what the "differences" are.

California is a "no fault" divorce State. Meaning, you don't need a reason, other than checking off a box on the divorce petition that states: "irreconcilable differences." If your spouse refuses to respond to the divorce petition, you can finalize your divorce via "default." I'd suggest calling a local family law lawyer for assistance.

Yes, Florida is a "no fault" State . That means as long as the marriage is irretrievably broken ( I don't want to be married anymore) you can get divorced.

Florida is a no fault divorce state which means you do not have to have a reason to get divorce. The only reason you must provide to the court is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken". It is easier and cheaper to do an uncontested divorce if you and your spouse can agree to divorce. If not, you will have to file a regular divorce and have your spouse served with the divorce papers.

In Arizona, the only grounds for divorce are that the marriage is "irretrievably broken with no reasonable prospect of reconciliation." Your spouse does not have to sign papers for a divorce to proceed (though the process is considerably simpler if he/she cooperates).

No you don't need a reason. Wisconsin is a no fault state. They don't need to sign the papers to petition for a divorce-they just need to be served.

You don't need any specific reason. If you are unhappy, then that is fine. The partner does not need to agree or sign anything.

In New Jersey you can get divorced. Since NJ is a no fault State many clients just use irreconcilable differences as a reason. There are procedures in place to allow you to get divorced even if your partner refuses to sign. I would contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss your rights in a divorce.

In the State of New Jersey you may divorce someone without a specific reason on the grounds of irreconciliable differences. Clearly, if you no longer want to be married and he does, that is a difference that cannot be resolved. In order to file on these grounds, you or he must have lived in New Jersey for at least one year prior to filing the Complaint, and you must be able to honestly tell the Court that your differences (whatever they may be) have existed for at least six months prior to filing the Complaint. If both of those requirements are met, you can file for and eventually will be granted a Divorce. Some of the factors affecting how long the whole procees takes is whether he cooperates with the process, whether you can reach an agreement or will need to litigate it, etc. You can be divorced in as quickly as 6 weeks if he cooperates and you can reach an agreement. Alternatively, if it is consistently litigated and eventually requires a trial, it will take at least a year a very likely even longer.