Judgment

Pronounced: JUHJ-ment

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What it means: A judgment is the final decision made by the court, usually written down in the divorce decree. It includes orders about money, custody, and everything else.

Example: “The judgment awarded me the car and said we’d split parenting time.”

When it's used: At the end of your case, or after a trial or settlement.

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