South Africa
Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) in South African law refers to the termination of a marital union, the canceling of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and the dissolving of the bonds of matrimony between a married couple. Divorce is unlike annulment,
which declares the marriage null and void. Divorce requires the
sanction of a court in a legal process. The legal process of divorce may
also involve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child support, distribution of property and division of debt.