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Term: Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage
Definition: When a married couple can no longer get along and fix their problems, they may decide to get a divorce. In some states, the only reason needed for a divorce is called "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage." This means that the couple is not compatible and cannot fix their problems. It is also called "no-fault divorce."
Related term: Irreconcilable Differences, Incompatibility
Definition: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is a legal term used in family law to describe a situation where a marriage has broken down beyond repair due to incompatibility between the partners. It is often used as the sole ground for no-fault divorce in many states.
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These examples illustrate how irretrievable breakdown of the marriage can be used as a ground for divorce when the marriage has broken down beyond repair due to incompatibility or other irreparable issues.