Grounds For Divorce in Manitoba

In Manitoba, the valid reasons for getting a divorce include separation, adultery, and cruelty.

Living separate and apart for a minimum of one year before the divorce judgment is finalized is a "no-fault ground for divorce," since it does not identify either party's misconduct as the event that led to the marriage breakdown. The plaintiff can file for divorce before the expiration of this period, but the final decision cannot be issued until after the year has passed.

The other official grounds for divorce in Manitoba are adultery and cruelty. They do not assume any time requirements, but the plaintiff has to provide evidence of the defendant's misconduct to prove either of these grounds before the court.