Divorce Decree Template

DIVORCE DECREE

This Divorce Decree is entered on this day of , by and between Petitioner Name: (hereinafter "Petitioner") and Respondent Name: . Case Number: Court Jurisdiction: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Petitioner filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on , asserting that the marriage is irretrievably broken; and

WHEREAS, the parties have reached agreement on one or more of the substantive issues set forth herein and the Court has conducted such hearings as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the Court finds that it has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter, that the statutory requirements for entry of a decree have been satisfied, and that the terms set forth below are equitable and in the best interests of any minor children of the marriage;

NOW, THEREFORE

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED as follows:

1. DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

The marriage between Petitioner and Respondent is hereby dissolved on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown. Each party is restored to the status of single person, subject to the terms of this Decree.

2. CHILDREN AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

The parties are the parents of the following minor children:

Legal custody of the minor children is allocated as follows: . Physical custody and a parenting time schedule are established as set forth below and in the attached parenting plan.

3. CHILD SUPPORT

Child support shall be paid in accordance with statutory guidelines unless otherwise stated. Monthly child support shall be paid by to in the amount of $ per month, commencing and continuing until each child reaches the age of majority or is otherwise emancipated, subject to modification as provided by law.

The payor shall maintain wage withholding or other enforcement mechanisms as necessary. Extraordinary medical, educational, and childcare expenses shall be allocated as follows: .

4. SPOUSAL SUPPORT

Spousal support is to be paid / not to be paid. If payable, monthly spousal support shall be $ for a period of , subject to modification upon a material change in circumstances as provided by law.

5. PROPERTY DIVISION

The parties' marital property shall be divided as follows. The division set forth below is intended to be a final and complete distribution of the community or marital estate.

6. DEBT ALLOCATION

All marital debts are allocated as follows. Each party shall be individually responsible for the debts specifically assigned to them, and the party assigned a debt shall indemnify and hold the other harmless:

7. INSURANCE AND BENEFITS

The parties shall maintain health insurance for minor children as follows: . Life insurance policies required as security for support obligations: .

8. TAXES

For federal and state income tax purposes, the parties will claim exemptions and credits for the minor children as follows: . Any agreement regarding filing status shall be set forth here and any credits or liabilities resulting from prior tax years shall be allocated as follows: .

9. RESTORATION OF NAME

The following party is restored to the former name indicated: shall resume the name . (Check to elect)

10. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS

Each party shall be responsible for their own attorneys' fees and costs except as specifically ordered. The Court orders that .

11. ENFORCEMENT, CONTEMPT, AND MODIFICATION

The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce, modify, or interpret this Decree as to matters of support, custody, visitation and other provisions as permitted by law. A party found in violation of this Decree may be subject to contempt proceedings, sanctions, and such other relief as the Court deems appropriate.

12. ENTRY OF DECREE AND FINALITY

This Decree shall be entered as a final judgment of divorce upon the Court's signature and filing. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Decree is intended to be a full and final adjudication of all marital issues between the parties.

NOTICES

Notices required under this Decree shall be in writing and delivered to the last known address of the party as follows:

GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Decree shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State identified in the Court jurisdiction. This Decree constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters resolved herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Decree is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Decree may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties and approved by the Court. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing. This Decree may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

CERTIFICATION

The parties certify under penalty of perjury that the information they have provided in connection with the dissolution proceedings is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and that they understand the terms and legal effect of this Decree.

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