Can a wife with rheumatoid arthritis get divorced

Having a wife with rheumatoid arthritis is not a legally prohibited situation for divorce, and the dissolution of the marriage mainly depends on whether the relationship between the two parties has broken down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that may affect the quality of life of patients, but the disease itself does not constitute a legal barrier to the dissolution of marriage. The only criterion for divorce under China's Marriage Law is that the marital relationship has indeed broken down. If long-term separation, loss of ability to fulfill marital obligations, or serious family conflicts are caused by illness, and mediation is ineffective, it can be considered as emotional breakdown. Rheumatoid arthritis patients can maintain basic living abilities through standardized treatment, and the disease itself usually does not directly lead to the establishment of legal divorce conditions. The court will comprehensively consider factors such as the stage of the illness, treatment status, and the fulfillment of spousal support obligations during the trial. In rare cases, if the disease has caused the patient to completely lose their ability to act and consume family resources for a long time, and there is also a situation where the spouse has not fulfilled their support obligations for a long time, it may become an auxiliary factor in determining the breakdown of the relationship. However, it should be noted that the Marriage Law clearly stipulates that spouses have the obligation to support each other, and filing for divorce solely on the grounds of illness is difficult to obtain support.

It is recommended that couples facing such problems prioritize marriage counseling or psychological intervention. Rheumatoid arthritis patients can control their condition through anti rheumatic drugs, and spouse involvement in disease management can help improve relationships. If it is indeed impossible to live together, it is recommended to reduce conflicts through divorce by agreement and seek legal assistance if necessary. During the period of maintaining marriage, attention should be paid to preserving medical records, financial expenditure vouchers, and other evidence to prove the authenticity of the relationship in litigation.