Negative grounds for divorce include: lack of permanent and complete dissolution of marriage; violation of the welfare of joint minor children; request for divorce by the spouse solely at fault; principles of social intercourse. Despite the permanent and complete breakdown of the marital relationship, the court may not pronounce a divorce on the grounds of the welfare of joint minor children, incompatibility with the principles of social intercourse or when the divorce is requested solely by the spouse guilty of separation. If the court comes to the conclusion that the welfare of the joint minor children will suffer as a result of the divorce, it will dismiss the petition. In particular, the court will consider whether the children’s emotional needs will be met after the divorce to at least the extent they are now, and whether maintaining the parents’ marriage will be more beneficial to the children than a divorce. The court will not declare a divorce if a spouse suffers from an illness or has been affected by a disability and requires care, and there is no one to take care of him or her. The spouse who caused the breakdown of the marital relationship cannot demand a divorce unless the innocent spouse agrees. However, if the refusal of the innocent spouse’s consent is contrary to the principles of social intercourse, the court will declare a divorce.