In Northern Ireland, in order to apply for a divorce, you must satisfy one of the following grounds:
- If you have been living separately for at least two years and your spouse consents to the Divorce
- If you have been living apart for a period of five years – the consent of your spouse is not required
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Adultery
- Desertion
- Failure to provide maintenance for your spouse
- Failure to provide maintenance for your children