Divorce also known as dissolution of marriage is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world

Types:

Contested divorce - Contested divorces mean that one of several issues are required to be heard by a judge.

At-fault divorce - Fault-based divorces can be contested; evaluation of offenses may involve allegations of collusion of the parties working together to get the divorce, or condonation,tricking someone into committing an offense, or provocation by the other party.

Summary divorce - A summary or simple divorce, available in some jurisdictions which is used when spouses meet certain eligibility requirements or can agree on key issues beforehand.

No-fault divorce - Requires no allegation or proof of fault of either party for the division of property and debts and the absence, or amount, of spousal support.

Uncontested divorce - Two parties are able to come to an agreement either with or witcivil-law-2.avifhout lawyers/mediators/collaborative counsel about the property, children, and support issues. When the parties can agree and present the court with a fair and equitable agreement.

Collaborative divorce - A method for divorcing couples to come to an agreement on divorce issues. In a collaborative divorce, the parties negotiate an agreed resolution.

Electronic divorce - Allows two persons to file an electronic request for no-fault collaborative divorce in a non judiciary administrative entity. In specific cases, with no children, real property, alimony, or common address, can be completed within one hour

Mediated divorce - An alternative to traditional divorce litigation. In a divorce mediation session between the two parties providing information and suggestions to help resolve differences.

Laws vary as to the waiting period before a divorce is effective. Also, residency requirements vary. However, issues of division of property are typically determined by the law of the jurisdiction in which the property is located.