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Five steps to a quickie divorce Did you know that many couples get divorced without the cost of involving solicitors and without even attending court? Here's how in five simple steps. 1. Fill in the form called a "petition for divorce" which asks you to state the reason you wish a divorce to be granted. Take the completed form and any other paperwork required to any divorce county court or to the Principal Registry in London if in England or Wales or to a Sheriff Court in Scotland. more 2. The court will then post a copy of the petition for divorce to your husband and wife and to anyone named as a co-respondent (in the case of adultery). more 3. If your husband or wife does not contest the divorce, you can ask the court to grant you a divorce (known as applying for directions for trial). more 4. After reviewing your case and being satisfied that a divorce should be granted, a judge will issue the Decree Nisi. You do not need to attend court for this unless requested to do so. more 5. Six weeks and one day after the Decree Nisi has been issued, you can apply for a Decree Absolute. When you receive the Decree Absolute, you are no longer married. more |
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