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divorce: Definition, Synonyms and Much More From Answers.com (6537 words) |
 | By the divorce decree, the custody of the children is usually given at the discretion of the court to one of the parties, the welfare of the children being the principal consideration. |
 | Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage, which can be contrasted with an annulment which is a declaration that a marriage is void, though the effects of marriage may be recognized in such unions, such as spousal support, child custody and distribution of property. |
 | Divorce By Mutual Consent in Japan differs from divorce in many other countries in that it is not always possible to verify the identity of the non Japanese spouse in the case of an international divorce. |
| Canada Divorce (1081 words) |
 | This federal law sets forth the grounds for divorce (which are both non-fault and fault based) and the criteria for spousal and child support and custody of and access to children on or after divorce that apply throughout Canada. |
 | The 1986 Act (again, like its predecessor) also requires that the court, before considering the evidence in a divorce case, must be satisfied that there is no possibility of reconciliation between the spouses, unless it would not be appropriate to do so under the circumstances. |
 | Under the 1986 Act, a court may grant “custody of, or access to, any or all children of the marriage to any one or more persons." As a result, split custody and joint custody are options, as is awarding custody of or access to the children to third parties, such as grandparents. |