Background : Divorce is a worldwide problem with known complications. The present study was conducted in Tehran Family Court in 2001, to determine the personality inventory of individuals referring for divorce.

Materials and methods : 132 individuals were included for this descriptive study. A demographic questionnaire as well as Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory (MMPI) was completed.

Results : The study population included 82 females and 50 males. 10, including 2 females and 8 males were excluded. Of the remaining 122 individuals, 75 (61.7%) had not out standard scale, 27 (22.3%) had one out standard scale, and 20 (16) had more than tow out standard scales. Totally, 7 had abnormal results.

Conclusion : Unstable mood, hypochondriasis, depression, anxiety, obsession, and panic disorders were the most common findings of MMPI. Results have revealed the necessity of consultation prior to marriage and also divorce.