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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 South Carolina, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce. The state recognizes no-fault divorces, which can be sought after spouses have lived separate and apart without cohabitation for at least one year. South Carolina does not have a formal 'summary dissolution' process like California, but it does have procedures for an uncontested divorce. For an uncontested divorce, the parties must reach an agreement on all issues such as property division, debt division, alimony, and if applicable, child custody and support. This agreement is formalized in a written document often referred to as a separation agreement or marital settlement agreement. Once the agreement is in place and the required separation period has passed, the divorce process can be relatively straightforward. The specific statutes governing divorce in South Carolina can be found in Title 20 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which covers domestic relations.

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