Dissolution of marriage is generally another term for divorce—but in some states it specifically refers to an uncontested divorce—a no fault divorce with a written separation agreement. And in California, for example, there is a summary dissolution that provides an expedited process under limited circumstances (California Family Code §2400).

The laws regarding various methods for dissolving a marriage are usually located in a state’s statutes—often in the Family Code or Domestic Relations Code.

In Arizona, dissolution of marriage is indeed another term for divorce. Arizona is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that neither spouse needs to prove fault or wrongdoing to obtain a divorce. Instead, one must assert that the marriage is 'irretrievably broken' with no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The process for dissolution of marriage is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations. While Arizona does not have a 'summary dissolution' process like California, it does offer a simplified divorce process known as an uncontested divorce. This occurs when both parties agree on all terms of the divorce, including division of property, child custody, and support arrangements. If the spouses can submit a signed settlement agreement and meet other requirements, the process can be faster and less complicated than a contested divorce. However, if the parties cannot agree, they may have to go through the traditional divorce process, which involves court hearings and potentially a trial.