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   di·vorce

   /dəˈvôrs/

   noun

   • 1. the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body: "her divorce from her first husband" Similar dissolutionannulmentofficial separationjudicial separationseparationdisunionbreakupsplitsplit-upseverancerupturebreachpartingkhulatalaqOpposite marriage
   • ▪ a legal decree dissolving a marriage: "my divorce comes through in two weeks"
   • ▪ a separation between things which were or ought to be connected: "the bitter divorce between the company and its largest shareholder" Similar separationdivisionseverancesplitpartitiondisunitydisuniondistanceestrangementalienationvariancedifferenceschismgulfchasmOpposite unity

   verb

   • 1. legally dissolve one's marriage with (someone): "they divorced eight years later" Similar split up (with)end one's marriage (to)get a divorce (from)separate (from)part (from)split (from)break up (with)part company (with)dissolve one's marriage (to)annul one's marriage (to)repudiateinformal:bust up (with)Opposite marry
   • 2. separate or dissociate (something) from something else: "we knew how to divorce an issue from an individual" Similar separatedisconnectdividedisuniteseverdisjoinsplitdissociatedetachisolatealienateset apartkeep apartcut offarchaic:sunderrare:disseverOpposite unite
   • ▪ distance or dissociate oneself from (something): "he wanted to divorce himself from all contact with the syndicate"

   Word Origin late Middle English: the noun from Old French divorce, from Latin divortium, based on divertere (see divert); the verb from Old French divorcer, from late Latin divortiare, from divortium.

   Derivatives

   • 1. divorcement noun

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2. www.respicio.ph › commentaries › divorce-in-the-philippines-legal-perspectives-andDivorce in the Philippines: Legal Perspectives and Considerations

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Divorce is a legal process that terminates a valid marriage between two individuals, allowing them to legally marry again. The Philippines, known for its conservative Catholic values, is the only country besides the Vatican where divorce remains generally prohibited.

3. legaldictionary.net › divorceDivorce - Definition, Examples, Processes, and Legal Implications

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   Mar 1, 2015 · Definition of divorce with examples and explanation of its process. Divorce is the dissolution or termination of a marriage by judicial decree.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › divorceDivorce Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DIVORCE is the action or an instance of legally dissolving a marriage. How to use divorce in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Divorce.

5. www.cosmo.ph › relationships › divorce-law-philippines-a704-20190328-lfrmWhat Is The Divorce Law In The Philippines? | Cosmo.ph

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   Mar 28, 2019 · Here, we decode the current Divorce Bill in the Philippines and what it'll mean for Filipinos and marriage if divorce becomes a legal option. How much would a divorce cost? How is it different from existing laws?

6. www.camella.com.ph › divorce-annulment-and-legal-separation-in-the-philippinesDivorce, Annulment, and Legal Separation in the Philippines

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   Jun 22, 2022 · Divorce happens when a married couple decides to end their marriage. By definition, divorce means termination of a marriage. During this process, both parties have a lawyer to represent them to arrange issues such as property division and child custody.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DivorceDivorce - Wikipedia

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   Divorce (also known as dissolution of marriage) is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganising of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a

8. ph.theasianparent.com › divorce-and-annulment-in-the-philippinesDivorce and Annulment in the Philippines: What's the Difference?

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   Divorce is a legal decree that dissolves a marriage before the death of either spouse. In a divorce court proceeding, a court may resolve the following issues: Child custody. Division of assets. Spousal support/alimony. After divorce becomes final, both parties are no longer legally bound to one another.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIVORCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   verb. uk / dɪˈvɔːs / us / dɪˈvɔːrs / divorce verb (PEOPLE) B2 [ I or T ] to end your marriage by an official or legal process: She's divorcing her husband. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. divorce verb (SUBJECTS) [ T ] to separate two subjects: How can you divorce the issues of environmental protection and overpopulation?

10. www.respicio.ph › commentaries › divorce-in-the-philippines-a-comprehensive-legalDivorce in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Legal Overview

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    Mar 17, 2024 · The Family Code of the Philippines outlines two primary legal remedies for couples seeking to dissolve their marital union: annulment and legal separation.

11. www.respicio.ph › features › divorce-in-the-philippinesDivorce in the Philippines - respicio.ph

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    Aug 6, 2023 · Divorce is a process that legally ends a marriage, allowing both parties to remarry if they wish. While divorce is not recognized in Philippine law, there are certain exceptions and pathways for those seeking to end their marriage. 1.