3. Bigamy.
4. Wilful abandonment without just cause.
5. Attempt upon the life or wilful and serious maltreatment such as to endanger bodily safety or health.
6. Sentence to death or to at least five years in prison or the penitentiary.
For all of the above causes the court must grant an absolute divorce if the allegations are proven.
Divorce may also be granted on the following “relative grounds” if the court, after careful consideration of the individuality and characteristics of the parties, is satisfied that the facts warrant the desired relief:
1. Serious violation of marital duties.
2. Inducing, or attempting to induce, a child belonging to the family to commission of a criminal act or to an immoral manner of life.
3. Persistent immoral conduct.
4. Sentence to prison or the penitentiary for less than five years, or to jail for an offence involving dishonesty.