How to sign divorce in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Marriage legal end

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingertips of both hands touching each other. Then, rotate your wrists away from each other until your palms are oriented away from yourself.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of divorce

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of divorce

End of Sign

Final Frame of divorce

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for divorce
Extend the index finger straight up and touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the middle finger with the ring and pinky fingers bent in the same way as the middle finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for divorce
Extend the index finger straight up and touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the middle finger with the ring and pinky fingers bent in the same way as the middle finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Marriage dissolution

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your palms clasped together in front of you and then move them away from each other. This sign is the reverse of the sign for "marriage".

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of divorce

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of divorce

End of Sign

Final Frame of divorce

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for divorce
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for divorce
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

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