What is the difference between a dissolution and a divorce?

What is the difference between a dissolution and a divorce? Do all states have both?

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Answered By: The McDonnell Law Firm, PLLC

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Dissolution is a broader term meaning the marriage is ended whether by divorce, annulment, etc. Divorce does cause a dissolution of the marriage.

Answer Applies to: New York - Replied: 10/9/2011

Answered By: Theodore W. Robinson, P.C.

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They're the same thing, just different words.

Answer Applies to: New York - Replied: 10/5/2011

Answered By: David A. Browde, P.C.

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Dissolution includes either annulment or divorce.

Answer Applies to: New York - Replied: 10/5/2011

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