Connivance: Its Impact on Separation, Divorce, and Family Law

Connivance
What is connivance in the context of divorce?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2023-09-05T13:06:10-04:00

Connivance is a defence where a spouse accused of adultery claims that the other spouse consented.

Is connivance still relevant in modern divorce cases?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2023-09-05T13:05:17-04:00

The availability of no-fault divorce has likely made the connivance defence less prevalent.

Can connivance be used in cases other than adultery?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2023-09-05T13:04:08-04:00

Connivance is sometimes used more broadly to describe when a person, in bad faith, ignores another person’s wrongful act or implicitly consents to its commission.

Is connivance a valid defence in all jurisdictions?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2023-09-05T13:02:35-04:00

The relevance of connivance as a defence may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the availability of no-fault divorce.

How does connivance differ from collusion in divorce cases?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2023-09-05T13:01:44-04:00

While connivance involves consent to a specific act like adultery, collusion involves a mutual agreement to deceive the court for obtaining a divorce.

Is connivance only applicable to divorce cases?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2023-09-05T13:00:49-04:00

Although most commonly used in divorce cases, the term can also refer to ignoring another person’s wrongful act or implicitly consenting to its commission in other contexts.

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Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2024-06-07T14:57:29-04:00