What is a “no fault” divorce?

A no fault divorce is a divorce where the person filing for the divorce does not have to prove that the other party did something wrong. California is actually a “no fault” divorce state, which means that you never have to prove the other party did something wrong to file for or be granted a divorce. To be granted a “no fault” divorce, one party must state that the couple cannot get along, which is called “irreconcilable differences.”