[Melas]

Wrong, all 50 states have adopted no fault divorce.

However, even if there were grounds, show me a state that ever allowed divorce by proxy.

[Poohbah]

However, even if there were grounds, show me a state that ever allowed divorce by proxy.

Particularly when said proxy did not hold a valid power of attorney.

[atruelady]

I mean to clarify what I just wrote:

All states have no-fault statutes, BUT

many states including Virginia and Texas still
have fault laws/statutes. Thus, you may file
for a divorce in those states, but you don't have to
accuse someone. But, if you can accuse someone, and
have proof, you can choose the fault option too.

California for example, is strictly no fault/irreconcilable differences. If you have proof of
fault the only bearing on the divorice is if marital assets were used to further the adultery OR the children are exposed to something.

[atruelady]

I don't know about divorces by proxy, and I have not
said anything about divorce by proxy in this thread.

[GatorGirl]

All states have adopted no fault, but the Petitioner can also plead whatever grounds they see fit. Either way, you get your divorce, it's just no fault makes it easier. Which is actually in Terri's favor!!

It's not exactly called "divorce by proxy" but an incapacitated person can indeed be divorced and no power of attorney is required.

[Mr. Silverback]

However, even if there were grounds, show me a state that ever allowed divorce by proxy.

Name me a state that starves people to death on hearsay evidence.

I'll wait while you go look that up...

Oh, didn't find any? seems we're in new legal teritory here, eh?