What is the difference between a divorce and a dissolution?

A divorce is a court-ordered termination of the marriage based upon the court finding that certain grounds for the divorce exist.

A dissolution of marriage is a proceeding in which the parties agree that the marriage should be ended and have agreed to all necessary terms of the termination of the marriage, such as marital property division, spousal support, parental rights and responsibilities, and child support.

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