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DIVORCED in 1930's

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Sandra

Sandra Report 10 Oct 2007 18:53

How would I be able to trace the divorce of Grand parents in the 30's.
Divorce was between 1930-1940. Parties were Stella Mildred WALKER and Mr ? GEORGE, of Yarmouth.
Any help would be appriciated.
Sandra

Diane

Diane Report 10 Oct 2007 19:05

I saw something yesterday on divorce records... can't for the life of me think where... think they were called "dissolution of marriage" index or something... am trying to think where I saw it, and will post again if I can!

Sandra

Sandra Report 10 Oct 2007 19:07

Diane,

That would be really helpful, Cheers.

Any other thoughts?

Sandra

Sandra Report 10 Oct 2007 20:01

Has anyone any other thoughts?

Patricia

Patricia Report 10 Oct 2007 20:21

These are not available for the public to search. The search has to be done by the Courts Service.

HMCS (Her Majesty's Court Service)
Principle Registry of the Family Division
Decree Absolute Searches
R 2.03
First Avenue House
42-49 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NP

Tel 020 7947 7016 or 7017

I think the search costs is £25 for each 10year period (yes expensive). If I remember correctly for an extra £1 you can get the Decree Nisi which will give you details i.e. why abandonment, adultery (it may even name names!) etc.

I've found them helpful both on the phone and in person. If you do visit they'll only search two years while you wait. Give them a call.

What details are you hoping to find or do you just want to confirm a couple actually got divorced?

Thanks