When your divorce is final near Charlotte, NC

Just what is a final divorce decree and when does it become effective? We get a lot of questions from women wondering when their divorce will be final or if an old divorce petition was ever finalized.

What does a final divorce decree look like

That’s understandable because of the numerous steps in the divorce process. Even if you’ve reached a settlement and agree on everything, it still needs to be approved by the court.

By WomansDivorce.com | Updated February 11, 2023

For a divorce to be finalized, it must first be approved and signed by a judge.

If it’s approved by the judge, a court order (judgment) will be issued outlining the details of the divorce, including the case number, names of the parties, the settlement agreement, and the specifics of support and child custody.

This court order terminates the marriage and becomes an enforceable divorce decree once it's filed with the court clerk.

It’s important to note that it can take a while for a divorce judgment to be signed by a judge due to back-logged court dockets.

Also, some states also have a waiting period before a judge approve

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