Divorce remarks the end of marriage. Divorce in common language means the termination of marriage by the legal formalities. Sometimes a small fight could become a big issue. And then the big issue could result in a divorce. Divorce can be bad for the development of a child, as they will fail to get love and care from both the parents.

Sorting things is better instead of getting divorced. Divorce would ruin the marriage life forever. At the same time it is also difficult for children to cope with separation of their parents. But here the blame should not be put on one. Both the people involved in marriage are equally responsible. However, there are ample of reasons for people to get divorced. You can not have only one single reason. Sometimes there are more then one reasons, why people want to stay away from each other.

Like people in different religions get married differently, the same way divorce laws are also different. Though divorce laws are different in different religions and countries, their procedures, terms and regulations also have a vast difference. In the western countries, there are 16 discrete grounds on basis of which divorce is granted, but in India the terms are not the same as in western countries.

Divorce laws

In India, divorce is given on most of the common, but severe problems. The backgrounds on which divorce is granted are as follows:

• Infidelity - having an affair
  
  Infidelity refers to disloyalty shown by you or your spouse. It means breaking of the rules and regulations that were mutual decided at the time of marriage. Infidelity can be on emotional basis or physical basis. However, most of the time it is done only for sex. It ruins the trust and faith in the relationship.
  
  Most of the men and women get into infidelity when they are sexually attracted to someone. When the other partner notices that their spouse is has betrayed them, they can ask for divorce. Men generally cheat on their wives when their desire for sex is not fulfilled completely.
  
  
• Brutality - abusing or acting cruel
  
  Brutality can also be a cause of divorce. It can be physical or sexual abuse, abuse done by husband himself or by mother-in-laws or by father-in-laws. In villages, the rate of such abuses is very high. Often because of this physical abuse the females in the house commit suicide.
  
  Instead of committing suicide, asking for divorce is a better option. Today, people are even experiencing drug and alcohol abuse. Virtual abuse, which is in form of bad words and foul language, can also apply and get a divorce granted as specified by the divorce laws.
  
  
• Abandonment - neglecting the spouse
  
  A person needs to give equal time to personal and professional life. In case, you find that your spouse in neglecting you in some way or the other then you can file a case against him. This neglecting could be when he or she is having an affair or when he or she does not want to spend time with you.
  
  
• Disease - any form of chronic disease
  
  If your spouse is having a disease which is incurable then you can apply for divorce. Divorce is granted on both physical and mental illnesses. If the disease is sexually transmitted then also a person can be granted a divorce. But not many religions grant a divorce on these grounds.
  
  In Christians and Parsis, this rule of getting divorce on sexually transmitted disease is not allowed. However, if there are no surviving chances of your spouse then you may get a divorce.
  
  
• Impotency - not capable with sex
  
  Impotency mainly refers to the inability of the person to get erection in order to have an intercourse. However, impotency is no where related to the age or religion of a person. There are different reasons for a person to be an impotent.
  
  It may be due to overdose of alcohol and tobacco, mental and physical stress and many more. When a person is incapable to satisfy his partner or if he or she is constantly refusing his or her partner to have sex then he or she can apply for a divorce.

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