When things don’t really work out between a couple to an extent of no repair, they turn towards divorce. Separation is never easy, but going by the law, it is. Divorce laws help couples smoothly go through such a gruelling process with the help of a lawyer, without much fuss. However, there are certain laws across the world that make divorce quite a lengthy and challenging process. Let’s take a look at some of the odd divorce laws across the world.
Ireland
After much discussion, Ireland passed the law on June 17th, 1997 that legalised divorce. Even though Ireland doesn’t declare itself as an official religion, it has deeply ingrained catholic roots that didn’t support divorce at all. However, in 1994 when the topic was revisited, the law was changed in the following years with a winning vote of 50.3 per cent.
Chile
Chile legalised divorce in 2004. However, there are still quite a few hurdles when it comes to legalising divorce. In order to qualify for divorce, a couple must separate for a year if they mutually agree on this divorce, but if it’s not mutual and both parties don’t agree, then it will take three years which can be waived if one of the parties can prove infidelity, abuse, abandonment, homosexuality, prostitution, drug addiction, or criminal activity.
Divorce in Japan is quite simple when it is just about the couple. They just have to sign, seal and file a one-page form. However, if it involves children, complications arise. Children only get to see one parent from that point onwards.
India
India has the lowest divorce rate in the world and only 1 per cent of the population ends up getting a divorce. Divorce was recognised and legalised after the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. But many times, the judge doesn’t grant the request for divorce given certain complicated situations.
Vatican City
The Vatican City is the smallest country in the world and the majority of people who live here are staff and priests of the church and the Pope. This Catholic country doesn’t allow citizens to divorce.
