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Essentially there are only 5 grounds for divorce.

1. 2 years separation with both parties consenting.

2. 5 years separation, no consent required from the other party.

3. Adultery

4. Irretrievable breakdown (usually unreasonable behaviour is covered under this one)

5. Desertion.

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