Divorce Decree

The final decree of divorce is one of the last things that happens in the divorce process. It is the court’s formal order that grants the termination of marriage. The signing and dating of the divorce decree may also confirm a judgment in the cases where the divorce goes to trial.

The divorce decree covers many of the same issues as in a separation agreement or divorce settlement agreement. It covers issues such as alimony, child support, child custody, property division, and visitation.

Once the divorce decree is ordered by the courts, it is archived in the vital records office in your county’s courthouse. In most cases, both parties in the divorce will be mailed a copy of the divorce decree as well. In addition to this, copies may be requested from the court clerks office.