1. Mediation is invalid. This is a procedural condition. When trying a divorce case, the people's court shall conduct mediation first. Mediation is a necessary procedure.

2. The relationship has really broken down. This is a substantial condition and the only legal reason for divorce. The marriage law stipulates the specific criteria for determining that feelings have indeed broken down. Paragraph 3 of Article 32 of the Marriage Law stipulates: "If mediation fails under any of the following circumstances, divorce shall be granted: (1) bigamy or cohabitation of a spouse with others; (2) committing domestic violence or abusing or abandoning family members; (three) gambling, drug abuse and other bad habits; (4) separated for two years due to emotional disharmony; (5) Other circumstances that lead to the breakdown of marriage. " Paragraph 4 of Article 32 stipulates: "If one party is declared missing and the other party files a divorce lawsuit, divorce shall be granted."