It felt different when it was final.
The divorce.
Up until then, I think I was still praying for an repentance miracle. I got the papers and then I knew it was truly over.
It just felt different.
My recommendation is to plan that day. Make sure you have some friends or a friend to be with on that day. Be kind to yourself then.
Some people might rejoice on that day. That is fine. It can be a relief for some. I just know grief was the predominant feeling for me that day and suspect I am not alone on that.
I remember that day as well. I was grief-stricken while my adulterous ex was rejoicing. After both of us left the courtroom, she invited me to have lunch with her. I declined.