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 Georgia, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce. Georgia law does not differentiate between 'dissolution of marriage' and 'divorce' as separate legal processes. The state allows for both fault and no-fault divorces, with the no-fault ground being that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Georgia does not offer a summary dissolution process like California. Instead, the process for obtaining a divorce in Georgia involves filing a complaint, serving the other party, and resolving issues such as property division, child custody, and support. The relevant laws governing divorce in Georgia can be found in the Georgia Code, primarily within Title 19, which pertains to Domestic Relations. While uncontested divorces can be faster if both parties agree on all terms, there is no specific expedited process akin to California's summary dissolution.