Divorce
A dissolution of marriage (more commonly known as divorce) terminates the marriage of the spouses and resolves issues between them, including child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, asset and debt division, former name restoration, and even restraining orders. No court appearance necessary if both parties are agreeable.
Legal Separation
A legal separation is similar to a divorce in terms of the range of issues that are resolved in the case, except that the parties remain married to each other. Because the parties remain legally married, neither party may marry someone else until a full divorce is filed. No court appearance necessary if both parties are agreeable.
Annulment
An annulment is a proceeding to declare a marriage void and not legally valid. A court appearance is necessary for most Annulment cases.