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Legal Information: District of Columbia

Divorce

Laws current as of August 30, 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)