Divorce decree
Definition
The judge's final ruling that makes the divorce official.
Example
The document confirming that you are legally divorced.
Related terms
Contested proceedings
A court process with a hearing when there is no agreement.
Divorce settlement agreement
The written agreement setting out how everything is organised after the divorce.
Interim measures
Temporary decisions made while the divorce is being resolved.
Modification of measures
Changing what was agreed when circumstances change.
Uncontested proceedings
A faster court process when both spouses agree.
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