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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 Vermont, dissolution of marriage is synonymous with divorce and is governed by Vermont's family law statutes. Vermont allows for no-fault divorces, which means that a spouse can file for divorce without having to prove wrongdoing by the other spouse. The process is initiated by filing a complaint for divorce with the court. If both parties agree on all terms of the divorce, including division of property, child custody, and support, they may proceed with an uncontested divorce, which can be more straightforward and quicker than a contested divorce. Vermont does not have a specific 'summary dissolution' process like California, but an uncontested divorce in Vermont can be relatively expedited if the parties have reached a full agreement. The relevant statutes can be found in Title 15 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, which covers domestic relations and outlines the procedures and requirements for divorce.

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Divorce

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Divorce

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