What are the legal grounds for divorce in Illinois?
In Illinois, you may file for divorce under the following grounds: Physical Cruelty: To prove physical cruelty you must document several violent physical acts committed by your spouse toward you. You must also state that you have emotional or physical harm and be free from fault. Mental Cruelty: To prove mental cruelty you must describe repeated behavior by your spouse that made you feel depressed, nervous, upset etc., and state that you did not instigate the behavior.
