No-Fault Divorce in Arkansas
State-specific overview · Family Law
Arkansas recognizes no-fault divorce based on irretrievable breakdown after a 30-day waiting period.
How Arkansas treats No-Fault Divorce
Either spouse can file for divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown without proving fault. Arkansas requires a 30-day waiting period from the date of filing before the divorce can be finalized. The state also permits fault-based divorces, but no-fault divorce is available as an alternative that avoids proving misconduct.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault Divorce entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Arkansas.