What does decree absolute mean in divorce?
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What does decree absolute mean in divorce?
The Decree Absolute is the legal document that brings the marriage to the end and confirms that you are formally divorced. If the petitioner does not apply for Decree Absolute within 4\xbd months, the respondent can apply for this.
What does it say on a decree absolute?
The legal document confirms that your marriage has officially ended, which gives you the right to remarry again, should you wish to do so. Keep the decree absolute in a safe place as you will need to show it to the relevant authorities if you want to remarry or to prove your marital status.
Is decree absolute a clean break?
Whilst getting a Decree Absolute legally ends a marriage, many do not realise that obtaining a divorce does not bring to an end the financial links between divorcing couples. The only way to ensure a former spouse can’t pursue a claim is to obtain an order from the Court which includes a clean break clause.
Can you get a clean break order after divorce?
A Clean Break Order can be granted by the Court after a divorce to sever all financial ties between the couple. Without one either person could make a financial claim against the other in the future. For free initial divorce advice call our Divorce Solicitors on or contact us online and we will help you.
