The Most Bizarre Divorce Laws From Around The World

#1 Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, a woman has a legal ‘grounds' for divorce if her husband fails to bring her fresh coffee every morning.

Apparently, they really need that caffeine.

#2 Hong Kong

According to ancient Chinese law, in Hong Kong, it is legal for a woman to murder her husband if he is caught cheating.

There's a catch for the scorned wife though, she can only kill him with her bare hands.

No weapons.

#3 Samoa

It's a crime in most every relationship, but In Samoa, it is technically legal for a woman to file for a divorce if her other half forgets her birthday. Now blow out those candles!

#4 Scotland

Until 1939, In Scotland, if a woman wanted to pursue it, a man would legally have to marry a woman after sleeping with her. There was no such thing as a 'one night stand' or 'quickie'.

#5 Kansas

Yes, you might have Mommy issues.

In Kansas, a woman can file for a divorce if her husband fails to get it on with her mother.

Mum's the word, mother knows best, sharing is caring, etc.

#6 Kuwait

You may love your cat or dog, but this is just CRAZY!

In Kuwait, according to an ancient law, a man can be imprisoned for looking ‘sensually' at another woman.

But this isn't where it stops, he is also forbidden for looking lustfully at any female animal, which is probably just as well.

Which is grounds for divorce if the man is in prison.

#7 Colorado

You can get high on Sunday, but don't try to be an asshole.

In Colorado and Hartford in the US, an old law states that a man can be thrown into jail for scowling at his wife on a Sunday.

Well, it is the day of rest.

#8 South Carolina

No ringy, no dingy!

South Carolina Casanovas could face legal action if they propose to an unwed woman to get her in the sack.

The misleading promise of marriage could lead to charges under the Offenses Against Morality and Decency Act.

#9 Australia

Traditionally, if an Aboriginal woman in Australia wanted to separate from her husband, she could try to persuade him or she could just go right ahead and wed another man to immediately end her marriage.

Now that's COLD!

#10 Utah

Someone is watching you...

Outdated laws in Utah mean that men in the state are responsible for their wife's actions at any given time.

Although this only applies if he is actually with her during those actions.

#11 Saudi Arabia

Sadly in Saudi Arabia there isn't a minimum age for marriage. That means even infants and children can be married off before they even understand what marriage is. A court in Saudi Arabia in 2008 denied a girl of just eight years a divorce from her husband, who was 58.

#12 New York

Five years of crazy is just too long!

In New York, you will be granted a divorce if you can prove your partner has gone crazy and been that way for at least 5 years. A mental breakdown by one spouse is enough for the other to opt out of the marriage.

Just when they need you most.

#13 Delaware

An annulment may be granted in Delaware if one (or both) of the parties entered into the marriage as a jest or dare.

Which makes you wonder how many couples tied the knot after a double dare if the state had to produce legislation on the issue.

#14 Vermont

Wearing nothing but a smile is the saying in Vermont.

This has got to be one of the most hilarious marriage laws in the world. Partners may decide to end their marriage if the other gets false teeth without telling them. Couples are expected to get the all clear from their partner before they invest in false teeth.

#15 Tennessee

One of the funniest divorce laws in the world that still hasn't been discarded is that a man can divorce his wife as long as he leaves her with ‘10 pounds of dried beans, 5 pounds of dried apples, a side of meat and ample yarn with which to knit herself stockings for a year.' What a hilarious way to end a marriage. Surely a woman would prefer to get half her husbands and assets, but apparently fruit, vegetables, meat and yarn is enough in Tennessee.

#16 Alabama

You guessed it... In Alabama, you are allowed to marry members of your own family.

Do I hear banjos playing? We must be near the Alabama border.

#17 Kentucky

I guess this was an issue at some point...

In Kentucky, you are allowed to marry the same person three times but not four. Who would marry and divorce a person three times anyway? Surely after the first or even second divorce you might have established you aren't meant to be together.

Hey, at least it's not your cousin like in Alabama!