Divorce

Divorce

The final termination of a marriage by canceling all legal duties and responsibilities of the marriage and dissolving matrimony bonds between the parties.

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Divorce

A formal ceremony to officially end a marriage by exchanging divorce vows and returning the wedding rings. As divorce becomes more common, a divorce ceremony can provide people involved with a sense ...

spousal support

Personal life; Divorce

Also called alimony and spousal maintenance, this term refers to money paid to one spouse by another to help the lesser-earning spouse maintain a certain standard of living. Spousal support is most ...

waiver

Personal life; Divorce

The legal document with which one spouse relinquishes a known right, claim, or privilege.

visitation

Personal life; Divorce

The legal right of a non-custodial parent to see his or her child (children). Times designated by the court that a non-custodial parent can spend with his or her children. Visitation can consist of ...