Divorce Certificate
/ˈdɪvɔːrs ˈsɜːrtɪfɪkət/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document issued by a governmental authority confirming the legal dissolution of a marriage.
She obtained a divorce certificate as proof of her marital status change.
Forms
- divorce certificate
- divorce certificates
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Commentary
A divorce certificate serves as legal evidence of divorce distinct from the divorce decree, which is the court's judgment; drafting should distinguish these documents clearly.
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