No-Fault Divorce

Generations ago, the only way to get a divorce in most states was to prove that your spouse had wronged you in a way so severe that the marriage must be terminated. A spouse had to be shown to be “at-fault” for the dissolution of the marriage. Because simple incompatibility and unhappiness were not considered things that could put a spouse at fault, they were not grounds for divorce.

Fortunately, times and the rules have changed since then. Now virtually every state has laws allowing for “no-fault” divorce, in which the divorce can be finalized without proving that one spouse has wronged the other.

If you or someone you love is considering filing for a divorce, the San Jose divorce attorneys of the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C., may be able to help. To learn more about what we can do for you, contact us today by calling 408-296-4100.

No Fault

Since the State of California first passed the Family Law Act of 1969, allowing for no-fault divorces, most states have adopted similar laws. The adoption of the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act by many states cemented the nation-wide belief that divorces should no longer be available only to spouses who were seriously wronged.

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If you or someone you love is considering filing for divorce, the San Jose divorce lawyers of the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C., may be able to help you get the divorce terms you need. If you’re concerned about alimony, child support and custody, or property division, we may be able to help you. Contact us today by calling 408-296-4100.