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Cause of Action

The Divorce Dictionary is your plain-language guide to 400+ legal, financial, and emotional terms. Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this compassionate glossary helps you feel informed, empowered, and supported—one term at a time. A cause of action is the legal reason you’re filing for divorce. It could be something like irreconcilable differences, adultery, or abandonment.