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Tales of the Strange Reasons for Divorce

 Posted on December 00,0000 in Spousal Support

Illinois divorce attorney, Illinois family lawyer, Illinois child custody lawyer, attorney fees,The reasons couples get divorced vary from the very common to quite unique. In some cases, tales of the odd and downright unbelievable accompany court filings. Whether they are true or just some ploy to gain sympathy from the court in an effort to win more a more favorable alimony settlement, there are anecdotes of some very bizarre reasons why individuals have sought a divorce from their spouse.

Examining Some of The Most Bizarre

Infidelity, abuse, chemical dependency, mental illness and even irreconcilable differences are probably some of the most commonly applied reasons for divorce, Here, however, we are taking a look at some of the strangest reasons people filed for divorce from around the world.

  • My wife is possessed: Not possessive, but rather possessed … as in, by an evil spirit or the devil. An Italian man used this as his grounds for seeking a no-fault divorce. He even supplied witnesses to his wife’s odd behavior. In the end, he got his divorce.
  • Marriage turns ice cold: A Japanese couple filed for divorce after the husband told his wife he really did not care for the animated film, Frozen. She loved the movie and was so put out by her husband’s failure to recognize the film’s greatness that she asked for a divorce.
  •  Nice try, but you are still alive: In 2004 man suffered a serious illness during which time his heart stopped beating. In 2007 he filed for divorce claiming he and his wife were no longer legally married since he had died, although not permanently. The judge did not buy it.
  • Easy come, easy go: After 25 years of marriage, a woman filed for divorce from her husband, seemingly out of the blue. The man was baffled until he and his lawyers learned the woman won more than one million dollars in the lottery and was hoping to keep it all for herself. No such luck. The judge ordered her to turn over all her winnings to her husband.

Retain a Resourceful Illinois Divorce Lawyer to Help You Gain a Proper Settlement

Some spouses will do and say almost anything in an attempt to prevent sharing money and assets with an ex-partner while going through a divorce. A knowledgeable Aurora divorce attorney knows where to look and how to obtain the assets due you as part of a legally binding divorce decree. The Law Offices of Matthew M. Williams, P.C., applies extensive experience in securing fair and adequate alimony and support payments for our clients. Contact our offices today at 630-409-8184 to schedule a consultation.

 

Source:

http://www.urbo.com/content/of-the-strangest-reasons-couples-got-divorced

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