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 Idaho, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce and is governed by the Idaho Code, specifically Title 32, which covers Domestic Relations. Idaho allows for both fault-based and no-fault divorces, with the latter often being based on irreconcilable differences. The state does not have a legal provision for a summary dissolution of marriage like California does. Instead, Idaho has a process for an uncontested divorce, which can be more straightforward if both parties agree on all terms, including property division, child custody, and support. This process requires the filing of a divorce complaint and a settlement agreement that outlines the terms agreed upon by both parties. If the court finds the agreement fair and in accordance with Idaho law, the divorce can be granted without a trial. However, unlike California's summary dissolution, Idaho's uncontested divorce process is not specifically expedited by statute and still requires a mandatory 20-day waiting period after the divorce complaint is filed before the divorce can be finalized.