marital dissolution
[/ˈmærɪtəl dɪˈzɒluːʃən/]
nounpl: marital dissolutions
dissolução do casamento
1. The legal termination or ending of a marriage through divorce or annulment
The marital dissolution was finalized after two years of legal proceedings.
A dissolução do casamento foi finalizada após dois anos de processos legais.
2. The formal breaking up of the marital relationship and its legal consequences
The couple sought marital dissolution due to irreconcilable differences.
O casal buscou a dissolução do casamento devido a diferenças irreconciliáveis.
In Brazil, marital dissolution is a formal legal process governed by the Civil Code (Código Civil). While 'dissolução do casamento' is the precise legal terminology, 'divórcio' is more commonly used in everyday speech. The process has become more streamlined in recent years, particularly with no-fault divorce options. In the United States, similar terminology is used in family law courts, though 'divorce' remains the most common term.
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