mail order divorce — Divorce obtained by parties who are not physically present nor domiciled in the jurisdiction which purports to grant divorce (e.g. Mexican divorce). Such divorces are not recognized because of the complete absence of the usual bases for divorce… … Black's law dictionary
mail order divorce — Divorce obtained by parties who are not physically present nor domiciled in the jurisdiction which purports to grant divorce (e.g. Mexican divorce). Such divorces are not recognized because of the complete absence of the usual bases for divorce… … Black's law dictionary
Mail-order bride — is a label applied to a woman who publishes her intent to marry someone from another, usually more financially developed, country.[1] This term is considered offensive by some definitions.[2] The mail order bride industry is the economic trade of … Wikipedia
divorce — di·vorce 1 n [Middle French, from Latin divortium, from divortere divertere to leave one s marriage partner, from di away, apart + vertere to turn]: the dissolution of a valid marriage granted esp. on specified statutory grounds (as adultery)… … Law dictionary
divorce — The legal separation of man and wife, effected by the judgment or decree of a court, and either totally dissolving the marriage relation, or suspending its effects so far as concerns the cohabitation of the parties. See also alimony equitable… … Black's law dictionary
divorce — The legal separation of man and wife, effected by the judgment or decree of a court, and either totally dissolving the marriage relation, or suspending its effects so far as concerns the cohabitation of the parties. See also alimony equitable… … Black's law dictionary
order — 1) In business and trade, making a request to deliver, sell, receive, or purchase goods or services; 2) In the securities and futures trade, instructions to a broker on how to buy or sell. The most common orders in futures markets are market… … Financial and business terms
Mexican divorce — Literally a divorce obtained in Mexico, but often associated in the mind with a mail order divorce. 24 Am J2d Div & S § 965. See mail order divorce … Ballentine's law dictionary
Mexican divorce — Term used to describe divorce decree in Mexico either by mail order or by the appearance of one spouse who never acquires a Mexican domicile. In both cases, the divorce is not entitled to recognition in the United States. Bethune v. Bethune, 192… … Black's law dictionary
Mexican divorce — Term used to describe divorce decree in Mexico either by mail order or by the appearance of one spouse who never acquires a Mexican domicile. In both cases, the divorce is not entitled to recognition in the United States. Bethune v. Bethune, 192… … Black's law dictionary
