Section 14-05-06 – Desertion defined

Willful desertion is the voluntary separation of one of the married parties from the other with intent to desert:1. Persistent refusal to have reasonable matrimonial intercourse as husband and wife when health or physical condition does not make such refusal...

Section 14-05-03 – Causes for divorce

Divorces may be granted for any of the following causes:1. Adultery.2. Extreme cruelty.3. Willful desertion.4. Willful neglect.5. Abuse of alcohol or controlled substances.6. Conviction of felony.7. Irreconcilable differences.N.D.C.C. § 14-05-03