Irreconcilable Differences
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Pronounced: ir-REK-uhn-sile-uh-buhl DIF-er-en-sez
What it means: This is a common legal reason (or “cause”) for divorce. It means you and your spouse can’t get along anymore and there’s no realistic way to fix it.
Example: “We didn’t have a big fight—we just had irreconcilable differences.”
When it's used: When you file for divorce, especially in “no-fault” states.
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