<Ul> <Li> the petition must contain a series of allegations proving that the respondent has behaved in such a way that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with him / her . </Li> <Li> the allegations may be of a serious nature (e.g. abuse or excessive drinking) but may also be mild such as having no common interests or pursuing a separate social life; the courts won't insist on severe allegations as they adopt a realistic attitude: if one party feels so strongly that a behaviour is "unreasonable" as to issue a divorce petition, it is clear that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and it would be futile to try to prevent the divorce . </Li> </Ul> <Li> the petition must contain a series of allegations proving that the respondent has behaved in such a way that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with him / her . </Li> <Li> the allegations may be of a serious nature (e.g. abuse or excessive drinking) but may also be mild such as having no common interests or pursuing a separate social life; the courts won't insist on severe allegations as they adopt a realistic attitude: if one party feels so strongly that a behaviour is "unreasonable" as to issue a divorce petition, it is clear that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and it would be futile to try to prevent the divorce . </Li> <Li> Two years separation (if both parties consent) <Ul> <Li> both parties must consent </Li> <Li> the parties must have lived separate lives for at least two years prior to the presentation of the petition </Li> <Li> this can occur if the parties live in the same household, but the petitioner would need to make clear in the petition such matters as they ate separately, etc . </Li> </Ul> </Li>

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