CompactLaw Legal Glossary

Decree Absolute

A decree to declare a divorce. That a marriage has ended; this allows the parties involved to remarry. Is also used for nullity cases and where a missing married person is presumed to be dead, so allowing the remaining partner to remarry.
 
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