Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the termination of a marriage, canceling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage between two people. In most countries, divorce requires the sanction of judge or other authority in a legal process. A divorce does not declare a marriage null and void, as in an annulment, but divorce cancels the marital status of the parties, allowing them to marry another. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world. Divorce is not permitted in some countries, such as in Malta and in the Philippines, though an annulment is permitted. The legal process for divorce may also involve issues of spousal support, child custody, child support, distribution of property and division of debt, though these matters are usually only ancillary or consequential to the dissolution of the marriage. In some jurisdictions, divorce does not require a party to claim fault of their partner that leads to the breakdown of marriage. But even in jurisdictions which have adopted the “no fault” principle in divorce proceedings, a court may still take into account the behaviour of the parties when dividing property, debts, evaluating custody and support in most jurisdictions, a divorce must be certified by a court of law to become effective.