Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a
marriage before the death of either spouse.It 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 or alimony,
child custody,
child support, and
distribution of property.In many developed countries, divorce rates increased markedly during the twentieth century. Among the states in which divorce has become commonplace are the
United States,
South Korea, and members of the
European Union, with the exception of
Malta (where all civil marriages are for life, because civil divorce is banned). In addition, acceptance of the
single-parent family has resulted in many women deciding to have children outside marriage, as there is little remaining social stigma attached to unwed mothers in some societies.
Japan retains a markedly lower divorce rate, though it has increased in recent years. The subject of divorce as a social phenomenon is an important research topic in
sociology.
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