4 chapters · 56 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 42.0201 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, “petition” includes cross-petition, and “petitioner” includes cross-petitioner. History: 1962, PL 7-32.
A.S.C.A. § 42.0202 Grounds for divorce
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The High Court may dissolve any marriage contract and grant a decree of divorce, or may grant a decree of judicial separation, for any one of the following causes: (1) adultery; (2) habitual cruelty or ill usage; (3) desertion for 6 months or more; (4) sentence to imprisonment fo…
A.S.C.A. § 42.0203 Grounds for annulment
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The High Court may annul any marriage which was illegally contracted. History: 1962, PL 7-32.
A.S.C.A. § 42.0204 Application for separation or dissolution
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(a) Application for judicial separation or for dissolution of a marriage contract on any ground set out in 42.0202 and 42.0203 may be made by either husband or wife by a petition to the court. (b) Service shall be had upon the respondent as required by law. History: 1962, PL 7-32…
A.S.C.A. § 42.0205 Examination and evidence by court
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The court shall examine all parties and witnesses and shall take all evidence, as far as it reasonably can, not only as to the facts alleged in the petition, but also as to whether or not the petitioner has been in any manner an accessory to the offense alleged, has connived with…