Divorces may be granted for any of the following causes:

(1) Adultery;

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(2) Extreme cruelty;

(3) Willful desertion;

(4) Willful neglect;

(5) Habitual intemperance;

(6) Conviction of felony;

(7) Irreconcilable differences.

Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0703 (1) to (6); SL 1985, ch 207, § 3.