If the ground relied on is the conversion of a non-Christian to the Russian Church, the divorce is granted merely on the formal declaration of one of the spouses that he or she does not wish to continue the marriage.
Effects of Divorce.—The adjustment of the personal and property rights and the custody of the children are matters entirely for the discretion of the tribunal.
Law for Lutherans.—Members of the Lutheran Church outside of Finland are governed by special regulations concerning the grounds for divorce. These grounds are:
1. Adultery.
2. Unlawful relation with a third party before the marriage, though in the case of the husband only such relations subsequent to the betrothal are considered.
3. Wilful refusal of one party to live with the other.
4. Unjustified absence for two years without news.
5. Absence for five years.
6. Unjustified refusal to perform the marital duty for at least one year.
7. Wilful prevention of conception.