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Four Steps to Divorce - Overview

Step 1 - Application for Divorce

The first step in getting divorced is to complete the relevant forms and send these along with the court fee of £300.00 (or fee exemption form if you are on the relevant benefit) to your local county court. The package includes the Petition and the Statement of Arrangements for Children (if you have any). These forms are simple to complete and our step by step guide will show exactly how to fill them out and what information is required.

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Step 2 - Acknowledgement of Service

One week later you then apply to the court to have your divorce put on the court list. To do this you simply complete a further two forms called the "Affidavit in Support" and the "Application for Directions for Trial". Again our step by step guide will tell you exactly what information is required in each box.

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Step 3 - Application for Decree Nisi

Approximately 4-6 weeks later, your decree nisi will be pronounced in court. This means the judge will read it out in open court , but you need not attend. A copy of the decree nisi will be sent to you.

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Step 4- Application for Decree Absolute

6 weeks and 1 day from the date on your decree nisi you can apply for your decree absolute. You simply send off the application form with the court fee of £40.00 (or fee exemption form if you are on relevant benefits) and your decree absolute will come through within a few days. This would mean that the marriage has been dissolved.

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