Definition
Definition of divorcing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
relationshipin the process of ending a marriage
- The divorcing couple is dividing their assets.
- The divorcing spouses attended mediation.
- Divorcing partners often face emotional challenges.
Origin of divorcing
Latin, dis- (apart) + divortium (separation)
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- French:en instance de divorce, ...
- German:scheidend, ...
- Italian:in fase di divorzio, ...
- Spanish:divorciándose, ...
- Portuguese:em processo de divórcio, ...
- Chinese:离婚中的, ...
- Japanese:離婚中の, ...
- Arabic:مُنْفَصِل, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְגָּרֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:разводящиеся, ...
- Ukrainian:розлучаються, ...
- Hindi:तलाक ले रहा, ...
Definition of divorce - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
marriagelegal dissolution of a marriage
- After years of conflict, they finally filed for divorce.
2.
relationshipseparation or disconnection between things
- The divorce between theory and practice is often wide.
Verb
1.
legaltr. legally end a marriage between two peopletr.
- They decided to divorce after ten years of marriage.
2.
marriageintr. obtain a legal divorceintr.
- He wants to divorce as soon as possible.
3.
separationtr. separate something that was connectedtr.
- The artist tried to divorce form from function.
Expressions with divorce
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separate oneself from a situation or relationship
She decided to divorce herself from the toxic friendship.
legally end a marriage with a spouse
They decided to get a divorce after many years together.
divorce with a lot of conflict and complications
Their messy divorce involved numerous court battles and public arguments.
official paper from authorities confirming a marriage has legally ended
He needed the divorce certificate to update his tax and insurance records.
lawyer specializing in divorce cases
The divorce lawyer helped her win custody of her children.
official legal documents used to request or complete the end of marriage
He signed the divorce papers at the lawyer's office.
final agreement on money and property when a marriage legally ends
They reached a divorce settlement without going to trial.
submit official papers to legally end a marriage
She decided to file for divorce after many years of conflict.
decision to sleep apart for better rest
Their sleep divorce helped them feel more refreshed in the morning.
court handling marriage termination cases
They settled their differences in divorce court.
financial settlement after a divorce
The divorce bill included alimony and child support payments.
divorce settled privately without lawyers or court
They had a kitchen-table divorce and avoided going to court.
feeling empowered and seeking new chances after a divorce
After her split, she had big divorce energy and tried new things.
a legal separation where spouses live apart but remain married
They obtained a divorce from bed and board last year.
legally end marriage through an official process or court decision
She plans to obtain a divorce after the separation period ends.
divorce completed quickly through simplified legal procedures
They opted for a quickie divorce to avoid complications.
divorce without proving spouse's fault
They opted for a no-fault divorce to avoid conflict.
legal divorce without both parties present
They opted for a proxy divorce due to his deployment.
divorce where marital status is ended before other issues are resolved
They had a bifurcated divorce, finalizing their separation before child custody was decided.
lawyer who represents clients in legal cases ending a marriage
She hired a new divorce attorney to handle the custody dispute.
Origin of divorce
Latin, divortium (separation)
Examples of divorce in a sentence
Divorce rates have been increasing over the years. There is a clear divorce between the artist's early and later works. The divorce between the two departments hindered collaboration. She plans to divorce him due to irreconcilable differences. They agreed to divorce amicably and share custody. After years apart, they decided to divorce.
She plans to divorce her husband next year. She tried to divorce her emotions from the decision. It's hard to divorce politics from personal beliefs.
View all translations of divorce
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- French:divorce, divorcer, ...
- German:Scheidung, scheiden lassen, ...
- Italian:divorzio, divorziare, ...
- Spanish:divorcio, divorciarse, ...
- Portuguese:divórcio, divorciar-se, ...
- Chinese:离婚, 解除婚姻, ...
- Japanese:離婚, 離婚する, ...
- Arabic:طلاق, طَلَّقَ, ...
- Hebrew:גִּירוּשִׁין, לְהִתְגָּרֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:расторжение брака, разводиться, ...
- Ukrainian:розірвання шлюбу, розлучатися, ...
- Hindi:तलाक, तलाक लेना, ...
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