Dissolution of Marriage
/ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən əv ˈmærɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal legal termination of a marriage by a court or competent authority.
The couple filed for dissolution of marriage citing irreconcilable differences.
- (n.) A legal process that divides property, determines custody, and settles other marital obligations following the termination of the marriage.
During the dissolution of marriage, the court awarded joint custody to both parents.
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The term typically refers to a court-ordered end to marriage, encompassing aspects beyond mere termination, such as property and custody settlements. It is often used interchangeably with divorce but may have specific statutory meanings depending on jurisdiction.
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