A unilateral divorce requires no declaration of fault.
Historically, one had to declare fault in order to dissolve a marriage. Now, most states allow for a unilateral or no-fault divorce, which allows one partner to obtain a divorce without the other partner's consent.
No Fault
The option of filing a unilateral divorce is one that allows a partner to file for divorce, without stating a reason.
90-day Period
If both spouses agree to the divorce, they can sign an affidavit stating their intent for dissolution of the marriage. It is usually granted after a standard 90-day cooling-off period to allow for reconciliation.
Separation
A unilateral divorce may also be granted after spouses live apart for two years. A spouse may file and obtain a divorce under this time limit with or without the other spouse's consent.
High Divorce Rates
Since people may be able to divorce faster without declaring fault to dissolve the marriage, the divorce rate may rise, according to a New York Times blog.
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