Los Angeles, CA family law attorney Robyn Santucci talks about California being a no-fault divorce state. She shares that California has been a no-fault divorce state since 1969, making it the oldest no-fault jurisdiction in the country. In this system, the court does not consider fault when granting a divorce. Questions of who caused the breakdown of the marriage or what specific events contributed to it are not part of the analysis.

Property division and support are also not determined based on fault. Testimony about who was responsible for the marriage ending is excluded from the proceedings. Instead, the court focuses on the equitable division of assets, financial circumstances, and the best interests of any children involved, ensuring the process remains centered on resolution rather than blame.