divorce decree

  • 1divorce — 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)… …

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  • 2decree — de·cree /di krē/ n [Old French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide] 1: an order having the force of law by judicial decree 2: a judicial decision esp. in an equity or probate court; broadly …

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  • 3Divorce law around the world — This article is a general overview of divorce laws around the world. Every nation in the world except the Philippines and the Vatican City allow some form of divorce. Contents 1 Muslim societies 2 Argentina 3 Brazil …

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  • 4Divorce in the United States — Relationships Types …

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  • 5divorce — The legal separation of man and wife, effected by the judgment or decree of a court, and either totally dissolving the marriage relation, or suspending its effects so far as concerns the cohabitation of the parties. See also alimony equitable… …

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  • 6divorce — The legal separation of man and wife, effected by the judgment or decree of a court, and either totally dissolving the marriage relation, or suspending its effects so far as concerns the cohabitation of the parties. See also alimony equitable… …

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  • 7Divorce Court — This article is about the television show. For information on the legal and courtroom process related to divorce, see Divorce. Divorce Court Genre Reality court show Starring Voltaire Perkins Colin Male (1957–1969) William B. Keene Jim Peck… …

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  • 8divorce — A dissolution f the marriage relation between husband and w1e, the term, standing alone, importing a complete severance of the tie by which the parties were united. Miller v Miller, 33 Cal 353. A divorce decree is a judgment. Jelin v Jelm, 155… …

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  • 9Divorce (conflict) — In modern society, the role of marriage and its termination through divorce have become political issues. As people live increasingly mobile lives, the Conflict of Laws and its choice of law rules are highly relevant to determine: *the… …

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  • 10Divorce (in Civil Jurisprudence) —     Divorce (in Civil Jurisprudence)     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Divorce (in Civil Jurisprudence)     Divorce is defined in jurisprudence as the dissolution or partial suspension by law of the marriage relation (Bouvier s Law Dictionary).… …

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