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is there any way to find a divorce record

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DawnWilson

DawnWilson Report 3 Aug 2012 16:31

i was wondering if anyone could help me in as much as where i should look for a divorce record as i have many in my tree and would like to confirm them as divorced and not deaths, thanking you all so much x

Vera

Vera Report 3 Aug 2012 16:37

FMP have from 1858 to 1903 Divorce records

Regards vera

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 3 Aug 2012 16:40

Try the national archives

The survival rate of divorce case files is:

•1858-1927: almost 100%
•1928-1937: 80%
•After 1937 : less than 0.2%

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/divorce.htm

I think Ancestry also have some divorce records

Roy

DawnWilson

DawnWilson Report 3 Aug 2012 16:40

thank you vera,

if i wanted a more resent one would the g r o be able to help?


thanks Roy

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 3 Aug 2012 16:55

Divorce records will not be held at the GRO,

Recent divorces will still be held at the county court where the divorce was granted

Roy

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 3 Aug 2012 17:03

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/divorce-after-1858.htm

3. Divorce records after 1858
3.1 Certified copies of decrees nisi and absolute

For legal proof of a divorce in any court in England and Wales from 1858 to the present day, you will need to request a search of the Central Index of Decrees Absolute. To do so, download Form D440 from Her Majesty's Courts Service website and post it to the Principal Registry of the Family Division.

Form D440 says that there are Court Fees, but doesn't say what.

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DawnWilson

DawnWilson Report 3 Aug 2012 19:57

thank you for your help in this matter,, i should be going to town soon and will make enquries at the local courts about the possable fees

thanks againxx
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