General

Irretrievable Breakdown

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The legal ground for a divorce order, meaning the marriage has ended beyond repair. Under the no-fault divorce system, the applicant simply provides a statement that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.

In Plain English

The marriage is considered officially over because it cannot be saved.

Related terms

Divorce orderConditional orderStatement of breakdown
Published28 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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