There is only one real ground for divorce – the party filing for divorce must show an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage. To establish “irretrievable breakdown”, the party filing for divorce is required to prove one of the following five facts:
Adultery;
Unreasonable behaviour;
Desertion for 2 years;
Separation for 3 years (and the defendant consents to a divorce); and
Separation for 4 years.
It is best to speak to a divorce lawyer to review your circumstances and seek advice on the possible options and next steps involved.