§ Rule 1920.76 Form of Divorce Decree

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Rule 1920.76. Form of Divorce Decree

    A decree in divorce shall be substantially in the following form:

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    DECREE

    AND NOW, ______________________________, 19__________, it is ordered and decreed that ______________________________, plaintiff, and ______________________________, defendant, are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.

    The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action for which a final order has not yet been entered.

    Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.

    BY THE COURT:

    ______________________________________

    J.

    Note: The court may add any other provisions which it deems necessary.