Simply put, a final decree of divorce is a formal order from the court that grants the termination of the marriage. If your divorce is contested and ends up at a trial, the judge will issue a judgment. The judgment is confirmed when the decree is signed and dated by the family court judge and the clerk of court.
Regarding this, how do I get a copy of my divorce decree online in California?
Divorce Records Are Available Online
California courts have online dockets that provide the case number, the filing date, the parties, and a list of the pleadings of a divorce case. The electronic docket will also include a list of all the orders issued by the judge in the case.
Also to know is, are divorce decrees public record in California?
In California, divorces are public record and are accessible through the California Department of Public Health. Informational copies of divorce records are available to anyone upon request.
How long does it take to get a divorce decree in California?
What happens after Judge signs divorce decree?
The Divorce Order
Once the Judge grants your divorce you are for all practical purposes divorced from that moment on divorced. Usually in about two weeks the Decree of Divorce will be available at the Court Registrar and your attorney will collect it and arrange that you get a copy of the decree.
How can I get my divorce decree?
You can only get a copy of the divorce decree from the High Court in which the decree was issued.