Dissolution
Another term for divorce, commonly used in some states to refer to the legal termination of marriage.
Example
California uses the term dissolution of marriage rather than divorce.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Divorce (Canada uses 'divorce' exclusively under the Divorce Act).
Jurisdiction Variations
OHIO
Dissolution (mutual consent) vs. Divorce (contested)
Ohio uniquely distinguishes these as two separate legal proceedings
NEW-YORK
Divorce only
New York does not use 'dissolution' — only 'divorce'
FLORIDA
Dissolution of Marriage
Florida uses 'dissolution of marriage' as the statutory term for all divorces
Related Terms
divorceno-fault-divorcedivorce-decree