Adultery must be proven by “clear and convincing evidence” of sexual intercourse outside the marriage. This may include evidence such as eyewitness accounts, text messages, emails, or other forms of communication that demonstrate infidelity.

No, there is no waiting period required before filing for divorce on the grounds of adultery.

Cruelty includes acts of physical violence, conduct that endangers the life or health of a spouse, abusive language, and repeated neglect. A single act of cruelty may be sufficient if it is very serious.

A final divorce on the grounds of cruelty cannot be granted until one year has passed since the acts of cruelty occurred.

Desertion occurs when one spouse breaks off matrimonial cohabitation with the intent to desert, without mutual agreement. Mutual separation, on the other hand, is when both spouses agree to live apart.

A final divorce on the grounds of desertion cannot be granted until one year has passed since the desertion or abandonment.

Discovery is a pre-trial process where parties obtain evidence from each other, including documents, admissions, and depositions, to prepare for trial.

Child support is typically calculated using state guidelines, which consider both parents’ incomes and the child’s needs. In complex cases, income may be imputed to a parent who is voluntarily underemployed.