Divorce Decree
The final court order that legally dissolves a marriage and establishes the terms of the divorce.
Example
The divorce decree awarded her primary custody and required him to pay child support.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Divorce Order / Divorce Judgment (takes effect 31 days after pronouncement unless appealed).
Jurisdiction Variations
CALIFORNIA
Judgment of Dissolution
California issues a 'judgment of dissolution of marriage'
COLORADO
Decree of Dissolution
Colorado issues a 'decree of dissolution of marriage'
TEXAS
Final Decree of Divorce
Texas issues a 'final decree of divorce'
NEW-YORK
Judgment of Divorce
New York issues a 'judgment of divorce'
FLORIDA
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
Florida issues a 'final judgment of dissolution of marriage'
OHIO
Decree of Divorce / Decree of Dissolution
Ohio distinguishes between these depending on whether adversarial or mutual
Related Terms
final-judgmentdivorcedissolution