Divorce Decree
A divorce decree is the court's final order that legally ends a marriage and spells out the terms—property division, time-sharing, support, and any name change. In Florida, this document is officially titled the "Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage," signed by a circuit court judge. Once entered, it is the binding, enforceable record of everything the parties agreed to or the court decided.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
The common name for the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, the circuit court's binding order under Chapter 61 that terminates the marriage and incorporates the parties' settlement or the court's rulings on equitable distribution, support, and parenting.
Example
She needed a certified copy of the divorce decree to update her last name on her passport.
Related Statutes
- 61.052
Related Terms
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