Decree Absolute

The decree absolute is the final court order that formally ends a marriage.

Every divorce starts with a decree nisi. Under Section 61 of Act 164, it cannot be made absolute until three months have passed, unless the court fixes a shorter period.

Once the decree is absolute and the time for any appeal has passed, both of you are free to remarry (Section 62).

Why it matters: until the decree is absolute, you are still legally married. Do not plan a new marriage around the decree nisi date.