A divorce decree is a legal document signed by the judge that officially terminates the marriage. The divorce decree typically includes the judge’s ruling on all matters related to the marriage and any minor children—including division of marital or community property, payment of marital or community debts, spousal support, child custody, child visitation, child support, any obligation to provide health insurance for minor children, and the payment of extracurricular expenses for minor children.

These determinations or rulings set forth in the divorce decree become legally enforceable obligations when the judge signs the divorce decree—and may be enforced by further legal action in the court if one or both of the former spouses fail to comply with the terms of the divorce decree.

In Nevada, a divorce decree is the final order that concludes the divorce process and dissolves the marriage. This document is issued by a judge and includes the court's decisions on all pertinent issues such as the division of marital assets and debts, alimony (spousal support), and, if applicable, matters concerning child custody, visitation rights, child support, health insurance for children, and payment for children's extracurricular activities. Nevada is a community property state, meaning that all property and debts acquired during the marriage are generally considered to be owned equally by both spouses and are divided accordingly. The terms outlined in the divorce decree are legally binding and enforceable. If either party fails to comply with the terms, the other party can take legal action to enforce the decree. This may involve returning to court for enforcement orders or other legal remedies to ensure compliance.