Final Judgment
The court's final order ending the marriage and resolving all divorce issues, including property, support, and custody.
Example
The final judgment incorporated their settlement agreement and dissolved the marriage.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Final Order / Divorce Judgment (effective 31 days after pronouncement).
Jurisdiction Variations
CALIFORNIA
Judgment
California issues a 'judgment' (not 'decree')
FLORIDA
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
Florida's full title
NEW-YORK
Judgment of Divorce
New York issues a 'Judgment of Divorce'
Related Terms
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