| − | Divorce is the ''[[legal]]'' dissolution of a marriage [[contract]]. Many religions also require a ''religious'' divorce. For instance, practicing Jews must get both a legal divorce, to satisfy secular authorities, and a ''get'', or relious divorce, to satisfy religious law. | + | Divorce is the ''[[legal]]'' dissolution of a marriage [[contract]]. Divorce, like marriage, has both a secular and, usually, religious component. In addition to a legal divorce, many religions require a ''religious'' divorce. For instance, practicing Jews must get both a legal divorce, to satisfy secular authorities, and a ''get'', or relious divorce, to satisfy religious law. |