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Grounds For Divorce in Massachusetts
<p>If my wife wants to divorce me, does she need my consent? Does she need grounds - like I cheated (which I didn't and would never do).</p>

<p>The State of Massachusetts has &quot;no fault divorce&quot; as does every other U.S. state. Either spouse may unilaterally petition for divorce without grounds for divorce that have to be proven with evidence in court. A statement of a spouse under oath that there are irreconcilable differences in the marriage conclusively establishes a right to file for divorce.</p>
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<p>What if my spouse wants a divorce but I don’t?</p>
<p>It is nearly impossible to contest a divorce. Since this state allows
divorce due to “irreconcilable differences” all your spouse needs to
prove is that they cannot live with you or no longer love you. For
many people, this is a sign that it is time to move on since courts
are not in the business of forcing an unhappy individual to remain
married.</p>
<p>If your spouse files a divorce based on fault, you can dispute the
reasons you are at fault. But this will likely convert your divorce to
a “no fault” divorce rather than stop it completely.</p>
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<p>(<a href="https://www.infinlaw.com/faq/50-questions-massachusetts-divorce/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Source</a>)</p>
<p>Marital fault is not considered on the merits of child custody, property division, or alimony in Massachusetts.</p>
