Grounds for divorce

[beefetr]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IL

Now that I finally have proof of my wifes adultry, my wife is willing to get a divorce. However, she would like me to file for a no-fault divorce so the details are not brought out in public. I don't particulary care as long as we are divorced, but now that I have proof, do I give anything up by not filing for an at fault divorce? There are no children and not much in the way of assets/debt to worry about. My state also has a seperation period for no-fault divorces, but she is willing to waive that.

 

[20pilot]

You have proof and she does not want you to go public with that. That gives you power. Agree to no-fault but on better terms than she would normally have agreed to.

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IL

Now that I finally have proof of my wifes adultry, my wife is willing to get a divorce. However, she would like me to file for a no-fault divorce so the details are not brought out in public. I don't particulary care as long as we are divorced, but now that I have proof, do I give anything up by not filing for an at fault divorce? There are no children and not much in the way of assets/debt to worry about. My state also has a seperation period for no-fault divorces, but she is willing to waive that.

If the state has a seperation period that is REQUIRED then neither of you can waive that. You are not giving up anything by filing for a no fault divorce. It may be a longer waiting period. The process will most likely take less time than fighting things out.

 

[Perky]

If the state has a seperation period that is REQUIRED then neither of you can waive that. You are not giving up anything by filing for a no fault divorce. It may be a longer waiting period. The process will most likely take less time than fighting things out.

In Illinois, if they both agree, then the 2 year separation period for no-fault can be waived in favor of the 6 month waiting period.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IL

Now that I finally have proof of my wifes adultry, my wife is willing to get a divorce. However, she would like me to file for a no-fault divorce so the details are not brought out in public. I don't particulary care as long as we are divorced, but now that I have proof, do I give anything up by not filing for an at fault divorce? There are no children and not much in the way of assets/debt to worry about. My state also has a seperation period for no-fault divorces, but she is willing to waive that.

If you have no children, and few assets/debts, then you would be crazy to go any route other than no fault...particularly if you are both willing to waive the 2 year waiting period.