What Are Grounds for Divorce in Ohio?
In order to terminate a marriage by divorce in Ohio, the party seeking the divorce must state the grounds for the action. The statement or testimony regarding grounds must be supported by other evidence such as witness testimony or admissions by the other party. The first nine grounds for divorce assign fault to the other party, they are as follows: • Spouse living at the time of marriage (bigamy); • Willful absence; • Adultery; • Extreme cruelty • Fraudulent contract • Gross neglect of duty; • Habitual drunkenness • Imprisonment of adverse party • Out-of-state divorce. The final two grounds for divorce are no-fault grounds: • Living separate and apart (without interruption for one year). • Incompatibility, unless denied by either party.
