Absolute Divorce is a legal process that permanently dissolves a marriage, allowing both parties to remarry and severing all legal ties between them. It typically involves the division of assets, child custody and support arrangements, and the termination of spousal support.
Absolute divorce, also known as a final divorce, is a legal process that permanently terminates a marriage. It is a complete dissolution of the marital relationship, allowing both parties to remarry or enter into new legal relationships. In an absolute divorce, the court issues a final judgement that legally ends the marriage and addresses various issues such as property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support. The grounds for absolute divorce vary depending on the jurisdiction, but commonly include irreconcilable differences, adultery, desertion, cruelty, or separation for a specified period of time. The process typically involves filing a petition for divorce, serving the other party, and attending court hearings to resolve any contested issues. Once the court grants an absolute divorce, the parties are no longer legally married and are free to move on with their lives independently.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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