No-Fault Divorce in Kentucky
State-specific overview · Family Law
Kentucky allows no-fault divorce after 60 days of separation or immediately with both spouses' written consent.
How Kentucky treats No-Fault Divorce
Kentucky permits divorce based on irreconcilable differences, requiring either a 60-day separation period or mutual written consent to waive the waiting period. If both spouses agree in writing, the divorce can proceed without delay. The statute generally follows a no-fault framework, though Kentucky also recognizes traditional fault grounds if a spouse chooses to use them. Property division and support awards proceed under equitable distribution principles regardless of the divorce ground.
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 Kentucky.