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DIVORCE Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage, which can be contrasted with an annulment which is a declaration that a marriage is void, though the effects of marriage may be recognized in such unions, such as spousal support, child custody and distribution of property. ALSO SEE: PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT, PREMARITAL AGREEMENT, STIPULATION, DISSOLUTION, FAMILY LAW, ADULTERY, ALIMONY

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