no-fault divorce
A 'no-fault divorce' allows couples to legally end their marriage without proving wrongdoing by either party, simplifying the legal process.
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Definition
B2Family Law
(legal)A legal dissolution of marriage where neither spouse needs to prove fault or misconduct by the other.
Example
- They opted for a no-fault divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
- No-fault divorce laws have made it easier for couples to part ways amicably.
C1Legal Framework
(technical)Legislation that allows the termination of a marriage without the necessity to show evidence of fault by either party.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "no-fault divorce":