text: in god's eyes, when is it really okay to divorce? when i was married, i went through horrible mental and physical abuse from my husband.  and although i loved him, i wanted desperately to get out of the marriage altogether.  but i didn't think that that was an acceptable reason in god's eyes.  we finally divorced when he cheated on me.  that was the only thing that i felt that i could divorce him for (religously speaking).  am i right?  if not, according to the bible, what are grounds for divorce? i'm having a really tough time with this. that is the reason for divorce- adultery.  matthew 19:9 i tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery."  --except for marital unfaithfulness--  but other than that, yes the bible says god hates divorce. so if your husband cheated on you- you should not feel guilty for divorcing him. and especially if he beated you. i am glad you are not with him anymore...praise god for that!