DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
dissolution of marriage. 1.DIVORCE. 2.Archaic. A divorce-like remedy available when both
spouses have signed a separation agreement that deals with (1) the issue of alimony (providing
either some or none), and (2) if there are children, the issues of support, custody, and visitation. •
Under a dissolution of marriage in this sense, the court is bound by the separation agreement and
cannot later modify alimony payments. Courts in jurisdictions where the term has been used in
this specific sense traditionally distinguish it from divorce, which was formerly available only on
certain grounds and which allowed the court to modify alimony payments. [Blacks Law 8th]