California · Family Code
FAM §2311: Irreconcilable differences are those grounds which are determined by the court to be substantial reasons for not continuing the marriage and which make it appear that the marriage should be dissolved.
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Irreconcilable differences exist when a court finds substantial reasons that the marriage cannot continue and warrant dissolution.
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Irreconcilable differences are those grounds which are determined by the court to be substantial reasons for not continuing the marriage and which make it appear that the marriage should be dissolved.
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