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Grounds for divorce — is also a single by Elbow, a song by Wolf Parade, and a song by Big Business. The Grounds for divorce are set regulations in each state that specify under what circumstances can one party be granted a divorce. In almost a dozen states, the… … Wikipedia
DIVORCE — (Heb. גֵּרוּשִׁין), the formal dissolution of the marriage bond. IN THE BIBLE Divorce was accepted as an established custom in ancient Israel (cf. Lev. 21:7, 14; 22:13; Num. 30:10; Deut. 22:19, 29). In keeping with the other cultures of the Near… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Divorce — For other uses, see Divorce (disambiguation). Family law … Wikipedia
divorce — di·vorce 1 n [Middle French, from Latin divortium, from divortere divertere to leave one s marriage partner, from di away, apart + vertere to turn]: the dissolution of a valid marriage granted esp. on specified statutory grounds (as adultery)… … Law dictionary
Divorce mill — is a term used for a jurisdiction that is typically used for divorces by non residents and/or used to obtain a divorce quickly and/or allow for contested divorces quickly and with little or no compensation to the other spouse. With the seven day… … Wikipedia
divorce, no-fault — n. A divorce in which neither spouse must prove the other guilty of some marital misconduct as grounds for divorce; also called divorce by consent. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney… … Law dictionary
Divorce in the United States — Relationships Types … Wikipedia
Divorce law in Sweden — Divorce Law in Sweden Legal Marriage Code 1987 Chapter 5 Parties Involved … Wikipedia
divorce — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ amicable, uncontested ▪ no fault ▪ acrimonious, bitter, messy, nasty, painful … Collocations dictionary
grounds — n. basis, foundation 1) to give smb. grounds 2) ample; solid grounds 3) grounds for (grounds for divorce) 4) grounds to + inf. (we had sufficient grounds to sue; there were no grounds to deny bail) 5) on grounds (on what grounds?) sediment 6)… … Combinatory dictionary
