Decree Of Divorce
The court order that formally confirms a divorce has been granted.
Definition
A decree of divorce is the formal proof that the marriage has ended. It may stand with or incorporate settlement, parenting, pension, property, and maintenance arrangements, so the exact wording should be checked before anyone relies on it for Home Affairs, bank, property, pension, or parenting steps.
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The court order that formally confirms a divorce has been granted.
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What does Decree Of Divorce mean?
The court order that formally confirms a divorce has been granted.
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