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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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ex-parte
Personal life; Divorce
On or from one side or party only, sometimes used in reference to the absence of the opposing party.
equitable distribution
Personal life; Divorce
A fair distribution of property in a divorce proceeding as determined by the judge, the parties or both.
emancipation
Personal life; Divorce
The point at which children become financially independent, or reach the age of 18 or 21, depending on the wording of a state's laws.
divorce
Personal life; Divorce
Formal ending of a marriage through legal means while both parties are still alive.
dissolution
Personal life; Divorce
Meaning to end or dissolve. Often used interchangeably with the word “divorce” as in “dissolution of marriage”.
discovery
Personal life; Divorce
Pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts and documents, including financial figures, by one or both parties.
