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Divorce

Updated: 
April 5, 2024

What are the grounds for divorce in D.C.?

Grounds are legally acceptable reasons for a divorce. The judge can grant you a divorce if either spouse claims that they no longer want to be married.1

1 D.C. Code § 16-904(a)

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