Monday, July 16, 2007

Desertion

Desertion by one spouse of another is one accepted reason for divorce. The desertion must be of a certain duration, two years and which must be continuous.

A long period of absence by one spouse without sexual relationship during that period must last for at least two years.

The parties must be living apart prior to the divorce proceedings taking place. It is very important that there must be no ‘break’ in this desertion, the two must not have met during this period, even for brief period. This is the requirement of the law. Proof of staying apart is necessary to show that the relationship has actually coming to a standstill, and it is no point continuing further.

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