irretrievable breakdown of the marriage

irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Family law. A ground for divorce that is based on incompatibility between marriage partners and that is used in many states as the sole ground of no-fault divorce. — Also termed irretrievable breakdown; irremediable breakdown of the marriage; irremediable breakdown. Cf. IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES; INCOMPATIBILITY. [Cases: Divorce 12. C.J.S. Divorce §§ 13–18, 70.]

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法律翻译Jenna，欧洲顶尖商学院国际经济法专业，专注翻译各类与投资基金和私募股权有关的法律文件。