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There are two types of divorce-- absolute and limited. As a result of an absolute divorce both parties' status becomes single again. A limited divorce is typically referred to as a separation decree; the right to cohabitation is terminated but the marriage is undissolved and the status of the parties is not altered. Many states have enacted what is called no-fault divorce statutes. This is a response to outdated common law divorce which required proof in a court of law by the divorcing party that the divorcee had done one of several things as sufficient grounds for the divorce. This entailed proving that the spouse had committed adultery, or some other unsavory act. No-fault divorce eliminates this potentially embarrassing and undesirable requirement by providing for the dissolution of a marriage on a finding that the relationship is no longer viable. Look to various state laws for divorce law information. |
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