Decree (or Final Decree of Divorce)
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: dih-KREE
What it means: The decree is the official document from the court that says your divorce is final. It includes the final decisions on custody, support, and property division.
Example: “I got my final decree of divorce in the mail, and it listed everything we agreed on.”
When it's used: At the very end of the divorce process—this is what makes it official.
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