The Decree of Divorce
Going through a divorce is a long process, punctuated by many questions which you and your spouse need to answer: Who will get custody of the children? Who will pay alimony, and how much will the payments be? How much will be paid in child support? Who will get what property? All of these questions (and likely more) will have to be answered, agreed upon, and then set down legally so that both former spouses will have a binding document which details the terms of the divorce. This document is called the decree of divorce.
If you are going through a divorce and have questions about how the terms of the decree of divorce will affect you and your family, contact the San Jose divorce attorneys at the Law Office of Daniel Jensen by calling 408-296-4100 today
What is Contained in a Decree of Divorce?
If you are finalizing a divorce, you will be granted a decree of divorce. This document will explicitly state the terms of your divorce, namely:
- Which parent gets physical custody of the children
- The visitation rights of the non-custodial parent
- The amount of child support payment
- The amount to be paid in alimony, if any
- The division of any joint property in the marriage
When the judge grants your divorce, the decree is signed by the court clerk and the judge and becomes binding. You can obtain a copy of the decree from the vital records office at the county courthouse in the county in which your divorce was granted.
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If you’re going through a divorce and you have any questions about how to secure favorable terms for your decree of divorce, contact the San Jose divorce lawyer, Daniel Jensen, at the Law Office of Daniel Jensen today by calling 408-296-4100.
