What is the difference between a dissolution and a divorce?
A dissolution of marriage is one legal process to terminate a marriage. A husband and wife work together to determine the terms for a fair and reasonable division of their property and debts, and if there are children, deciding on the terms for parenting times, child support, child tax deduction claims, and other child-related issues. Their decisions are then written into a legal binding agreement, called a Separation Agreement. Both parties must participate in all phases of the dissolution, including the one necessary court appearance. There is a minimum waiting period of 30 days before the dissolution can be finalized by the court. A divorce is the other legal process to terminate a marriage, however, it does not require the participation of both parties. A divorce action requires the party initiating the divorce action to allege grounds for the divorce, i.e., causes such as adultery or incompatibility. While the parties may at some point decide to resolve their issues by agreements,
