Unilateral Divorce

Unilateral divorce is a legal process allowing one spouse to initiate and obtain a divorce without needing the agreement or consent of the other spouse. This means that if one partner wants to end the marriage, they can do so independently, typically by demonstrating grounds such as irreconcilable differences or misconduct. The specific procedures and requirements vary by jurisdiction, but the core idea is that only one spouse's decision is necessary to start and finalize the divorce. This contrasts with mutual consent divorces, where both parties agree to the separation.