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Today's Terms
No-Fault Divorce
Definition:
Many states now permit "no-fault" divorces. No fault" divorce describes any divorce where the spouse suing for divorce does not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. All states allow divorces regardless of who is at "fault."
Annulment
Definition:
The legal dissolution of a marriage. In an annulment, the marriage is treated as though it never existed.
Mediation
Definition:
A non-adversarial process in which a neutral third party acts to encourage and help disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. May not be a good option when domestic violence is present.
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