Example usage

They ended their marriage with a divorce.

See also:

Child maintenance

the amount of maintenance the parent not living with their child must pay.

Decree nisi

A provisional court order which orders that a marriage should be dissolved.  It will become a final legal decision on the marriage unless a reason is given.

 

Source: Plain English Campaign

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