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Divorce and Dissolution: What's the Difference?

Q.: In what ways can a marriage be ended?

A.: Marriages may be legally ended in one of two ways--divorce or
dissolution of marriage. In order to obtain a divorce, one party must
allege that his or her spouse has been at fault under one of the
statutory grounds. The only true "no fault" grounds for divorce
permitted by Ohio is "living separate and apart for one year without
interruption and without cohabitation" and incompatibility not denied
by either party.

Q.: What are "fault grounds?"

A.: Fault grounds are legally "acceptable" reasons why one spouse
decides to bring the other to court to ask for a divorce. These fault
grounds, by law, include adultery, willful absence for more than one
year, extreme cruelty, habitual drunkenness, gross neglect of duty,
fraudulent contract, imprisonment in a state or federal penal
institution, and procuring a divorce outside this state if the Ohio
spouse is still bound to the marriage. A divorce cannot be granted,
however, unless the testimony of the complaining party is supported
by a witness.

Q.: What is a dissolution of marriage, and how is it different from a
divorce?

A.: A dissolution of marriage process may eliminate much of the
divorce process and expense. Unlike a divorce, fault grounds are not
at issue. Dissolution is often thought of as no-fault divorce. A
dissolution petition is not filed with the court until the parties have
reached an agreement on all the issues that must be addressed in a
divorce matter. Designation of a residential parent, parental rights,
visitation, child support, spousal support, division of property,
payment of debts, and payment of attorney fees must be considered
in either case. While the parties are negotiating, there is no subpoena
power available, so the parties must voluntarily trade information.
Professionals can, however, be hired to evaluate property, etc.
When an agreement is reached and filed with the court, a hearing
must take place within 30 to 90 days. Both parties must appear and
testify that they are satisfied with the agreement; that they have made
full disclosure of all assets and liabilities; that they have voluntarily
signed the agreement; and that they both want the marriage
dissolved. The court must also approve the parties' agreement.
Because there is no court involvement until an agreement is reached,
all the temporary orders and possible hearings that might occur in a
divorce case are avoided. The end result of both a divorce and a
dissolution of marriage is the same: the marriage is terminated.


If you or a loved one is contemplating the termination of marriage,
contact the Pearl Law Office for a consultation with James R. Pearl, Jr.
"Common sense often
makes good law."

-William Orville Douglas
PEARL LAW OFFICE
Serving Northeast Ohio Since 1996.