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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 Maine, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce. Maine is a 'no-fault' divorce state, meaning that a divorce can be granted without the need to prove wrongdoing by either party. The grounds for no-fault divorce in Maine is 'irreconcilable marital differences.' Maine does not have a legal provision for a summary dissolution like California. Instead, the process for obtaining a divorce in Maine involves filing a complaint for divorce in the District Court, serving the complaint to the other spouse, and following the procedural steps outlined by Maine law, which may include mandatory mediation and a final hearing. The Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A, Sections 901-906 provide the relevant laws for divorce proceedings. If both parties can agree on all terms of the divorce, including division of property, spousal support, and child custody, they may file a joint petition for divorce with a written agreement, which can simplify and expedite the process.

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