Divorce isn't final without a Final Decree...

...from yesterday's Dear Abby
http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/?uc_full_date=20060517

As a former legal secretary, I know that sometimes things fall through the cracks. There is a big difference between "oops! We didn't include the silverware in the settlement agreement" and "Oops! we didn't get a final decree". A thorough secretary/assistant/attorney should have a check sheet or some similiar device to make sure things like that don't happen though. I'd advise anyone seeking a divorce to familiarize themselves with the process, procedures, and documents and make sure each is filed and retain copies of such. What a horrible shock to find out you are still married to someone you thought you'd divorced years ago...