Although some people like to claim that their spouse divorced them for no reason whatsoever, in reality, no one goes through the drama and heartbreak of a divorce without a strong incentive. Whether you and your spouse have grown apart for the last few years or there has been a sudden and catastrophic failure of the trust and mutual respect that is the foundation of a healthy relationship, there's probably a very good reason why you want to end your marriage.
Sometimes, the spouse who decides to leave may feel like they want the world to know why it is they ended the marriage, especially if the situation involves abuse, infidelity or addiction. Filing a fault-based divorce is theoretically a way in which you can hold your former spouse accountable for their actions and how it impacted your marriage. However, fault-based divorces are increasingly uncommon for a number of reasons.