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Should the government ban no-fault divorce?

No-fault divorce allows a spouse to end a marriage without proving wrongdoing, a legal standard adopted by all 50 states starting with California in 1969. Recently, conservative commentators and politicians have argued for its repeal, claiming it undermines the nuclear family and incentivizes a "throwaway culture." Opponents argue that reinstating fault-based divorce would trap victims—disproportionately women—in abusive or loveless marriages and clog courts with fabricated accusations of adultery to secure a split. Proponents support this to discourage divorce and strengthen the institution of marriage; opponents oppose it to preserve individual autonomy and safety.

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17%
Yes
83%
No
14%
Yes
70%
No
2%
Yes, marriage is a sacred covenant that should only be dissolved for cause, like adultery or abuse.
9%
No, the government should not force adults to stay married against their will.
1%
Yes, restricting divorce stabilizes society and protects children from broken homes.
2%
No, requiring proof of fault traps spouses in abusive marriages and increases legal conflict.
0%
Yes, unilateral divorce violates the contract rights of the spouse who wants to stay married.
2%
No, but require longer mandatory waiting periods or counseling before finalizing a divorce.

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 @BBM9VNS  from New Mexico  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, because you need a reason if your gonna break something like marriage even if it's not as serious as adultery or abuse

 @BBNBCFG from Minnesota  answered…4mos4MO

I think that it depends on the situation. If there's cheating happening or an abusive situation, then they should be allowed a no-fault divorce, but if it's a situation where they no longer get along, counseling or some sort of attempt to figure it out should be required before divorce.

 @BBM2P5W from Minnesota  answered…4mos4MO

yes and no i think that someone should only get divorced if there has been something done wrong to them like cheating or abuse.

 @BDVTQB6 from California  answered…4wks4W

No, but the person who initiates a no-fault divorce should have less claim to the marital assets.

 @BDRNDM6from Maine  answered…1mo1MO

No, but in the case of no fault divorce alimony should not be granted to the party that is requesting the divorce.

 @BDMNGDX  from California  answered…1mo1MO

Again, the government shouldn’t be involved in marriage.

 @BDL3MYQ from Florida  answered…1mo1MO

I’m married 43 years …

 @BDG42P4 from West Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

No. It could cause more problems doing this.

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