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A contract, lease, share, or other right is said to be “onerous” when the obligations attaching to it counter-balance or exceed the advantage to be derived from it, either absolutely or with reference to the particular possessor. Sweet. As used in the civil law and in the systems derived from it, (French, Scotch, Spanish, Mexican) the term also means based upon, supported by, or relating to a good and valuable consideration, i.e. one which imposes a burden or charge in return for the benefit conferred. (Black's Law Dictionary)

RULE OF LAW. Rules of law are general maxims, formed by the courts, who having observed what is common to many particular cases, announce this conformity by a maxim, which is called a rule; because in doubtful and unforeseen cases, it is a rule for their decision; it embraces particular cases within general principles. (A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. )

judicial economy Efficiency in the management of a particular litigation or of the courts in general; refers to measures taken to avoid unnecessary effort or expense on the part of the court or the court system. (Webster's New World Law Dictionary)

Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) is the termination of a marital union, the canceling and/or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country and/or state. (Wikipedia)