Florida, like many states, has gone to no-fault divorce. This means either spouse can seek a divorce without providing a “reason” for the divorce (such as adultery, drug or alcohol abuse, or desertion). The spouse who files for divorce must only state the marriage is irretrievably broken—i.e, the couple no longer wants to be married and there is no hope of reconciliation. This takes the element of blame out of the divorce, which can decrease the level of antagonism between the parties.