Is Ky a no-fault state for divorce?
In Kentucky, the grounds for divorce are no-fault. To file for divorce in Kentucky, neither party has to show that the other party is at fault, such as adultery. The Kentucky court is required to make a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken before the court can enter a decree for a divorce.
How does adultery affect divorce in Kentucky?
The short answer to this question is that Kentucky is a no-fault state when it comes to divorce, so there are no divorce consequences to the act of adultery.
When did divorce become legal in Kentucky?
If the court approved, the Kentucky legislature would act on the petition. On January 31, 1809, the general assembly passed a law giving the circuit court's authority to grant absolute divorces on certain grounds. To petition for divorce, the spouse filed the papers in the county where the couple lived.