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   divorce

   /dɪˈvɔːs/

   noun

   • 1. the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body: "her divorce from her first husband" Similar dissolutionannulmentofficial separationjudicial separationseparationdisunionbreak-upsplitsplit-upseverancerupturebreachpartingkhulatalaqOpposite marriage
   • ▪ a legal decree dissolving a marriage: "my divorce comes through in two weeks"
   • ▪ a separation between things which were or ought to be connected: "a divorce between ownership and control in the typical large company" Similar separationdivisionseverancesplitpartitiondisunitydisuniondistanceestrangementalienationvariancedifferenceschismgulfchasmOpposite unity

   verb

   • 1. legally dissolve one's marriage with (someone): "she divorced him in 1965" Similar split up (with)end one's marriage (to)get a divorce (from)separate (from)part (from)split (from)break up (with)part company (with)dissolve one's marriage (to)annul one's marriage (to)repudiateinformal:bust up (with)Opposite marry
   • 2. separate or dissociate (something) from something else, typically with an undesirable effect: "religion cannot be divorced from morality" Similar separatedisconnectdividedisuniteseverdisjoinsplitdissociatedetachisolatealienateset apartkeep apartcut offarchaic:sunderrare:disseverOpposite unite
   • ▪ dissociate oneself from (something): "a desire to divorce myself from history"

   Word Origin late Middle English: the noun from Old French divorce, from Latin divortium, based on divertere (see divert); the verb from Old French divorcer, from late Latin divortiare, from divortium.

   Derivatives

   • 1. divorcement noun

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › divorceDivorce | Separation, Custody & Alimony | Britannica

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   Jul 15, 2024 · Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage, which varies by culture and religion. Learn about the origins, causes, and effects of divorce, as well as the different forms of separation and alimony.

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4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogThe 6 Leading Causes of Divorce | Psychology Today

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   Jul 12, 2024 · 1. Cheating/Infidelity. Infidelity remains one of the primary precursors to divorce, significantly undermining trust and emotional security within a relationship. When one partner breaches...

5. vakilsearch.com › blog › new-divorce-rules-in-indiaNew Divorce Rules 2024: Marriage Laws and Legal Advice

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   Jul 15, 2024 · Table Of Content: Divorce is the legal end of the marriage. The thoughts and beliefs toward the marriage system keep changing with time. The divorce laws in India are also modified as per the needs of the time. It is, therefore, necessary to understand the new divorce rules in India.

6. www.legalzoom.com › articles › whats-the-legalAnnulment vs. divorce: What’s the legal difference? | LegalZoom

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Annulment: A legal procedure that deems a marriage null and void. An annulled marriage is erased from a legal perspective, and it declares that the marriage never technically existed and was never legally valid. Divorce: A legal procedure that cancels a legally valid marriage.

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   • An annulment is a legal procedure that cancels a marriage. An annulled marriage is erased from a legal perspective, and it declares that the marria...
   • While each individual state has its own laws regarding grounds for marriage annulment or divorce, certain requirements apply nationwide. An annulme...
   • A divorce, or legal dissolution of a marriage, is the ending of a valid marriage, returning both parties to single status with the ability to remarry.
   • Each state can have either a no-fault divorce or a fault divorce. A no-fault divorce allows the dissolution of a legal marriage with neither spouse...
   • A "fault" divorce is only granted when one spouse can prove adequate grounds. Like an annulment, these grounds vary from state to state, however, t...

7. www.legalzoom.com › articles › divorce-ratesDivorce rates and statistics 2024: A legal analysis | LegalZoom

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Divorce rates have changed considerably over the last decade. Discover current trends, surprising facts, and who's most likely to choose divorce.

8. www.investopedia.com › how-the-divorce-processHow the Divorce Process Works - Investopedia

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   Jul 4, 2024 · Divorce is hard. Here's a step-by-step look at how the divorce process works, from separations to filing the divorce petition to finalizing the judgment.

9. People also ask

   How does divorce work in the United States?

   • Divorce in the United States is a legal process in which a judge or other authority dissolves the marriage existing between two persons. Divorce restores the persons to the status of being single and permits them to marry other individuals.

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   What does 'rate of divorce' mean?

   • "Rate of divorce" usually refers to the number of divorces that occur in the population during a given period. However it is also used in common parlance to refer to the likelihood of a given marriage ending in divorce (as opposed to the death of a spouse).

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   What is a summary divorce?

   • A summary divorce means the spouses have discussed the terms required by state law to issue a divorce and they have reached a mutual agreement. Almost every state allows for this type of "uncontested" divorce. An uncontested joint divorce petition will often save a divorcing couple both time and money.

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   Is divorce a federal or state law?

   • Divorce restores the persons to the status of being single and permits them to marry other individuals. In the United States, marriage and divorce fall under the jurisdiction of state governments, not the federal government .

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10. howgetdivorce.com › emotional-support › supportingPositive Effects of Divorce on Children: A Guide to ...

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    Jul 10, 2024 · Take, for instance, the increased parental involvement and support that can blossom post-divorce. This guide sheds light on how children can develop essential life skills, deepen their emotional intelligence, and foster resilience through the aftermath of parental separation.