Getting a Divorce

Do you wish to legally end your marriage or civil partnership? Do you need to respond to a marriage petition online?

If you answered yes and require digital support, we can help you complete your application.

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Can I get a divorce?

You can get a divorce in England or Wales if you’ve been married for over a year and your relationship has permanently broken down. Your marriage must be legally recognised in the UK (including same-sex marriage).

If you or someone you know who is applying for a Divorce does not have access to the internet or do not feel confident using it, we can help.

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To apply for a divorce, you will need:

  • Yours and your husband’s/wife’s/partner’s full name and address.
  • Your original marriage certificate or a certified copy (and a certified translation if it’s not in English).
  • Proof of your name change if you’ve changed it since you got married - for example, your marriage certificate or a deed poll.
  • You will be asked for your husband/wife’s/partner’s current address. This is so the court can send them a copy of the divorce application.
  • If you do not know your husband’s/wife’s/partner’s address, you can find out what to do here.
  • If you give your husband or wife’s email address, the court will send the divorce papers to them online.
  • If you do not give an email address the papers will be sent by post.

I am making a joint application with my husband/wife/partner:

You can make a joint application if both of the following apply:

  • You both agree that you should get a divorce
  • You’re not at risk of domestic abuse

I am applying for a divorce on my own:

Make a sole application if either of the following apply:

  • Your husband or wife does not agree you should get a divorce
  • You do not think your husband or wife will cooperate or respond to notifications from the court

Is there a fee?

There’s a £612 fee to apply for a divorce. The way you pay depends on how you apply.

Your fee will not be refunded after you are sent the notice that your divorce application has been issued.

If you need help paying the fee:

You may be able to get help with fees if you get benefits or are on a low income.

You can apply for this help online or with a paper form. If you apply for the help online, you’ll get a reference number. You will need to use that reference number when you apply for a divorce, so you do not have to pay the fee upfront.

A decision will then be made about your application for help with fees. Depending on what’s decided, you may be asked to pay some or all of the fee.

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Contact us to receive free support:

Call us 03300 160 051

Text “FORM” to 64073

Email us support@wearegroup.com

Please be aware this service does not provide legal advice or technical support for issues encountered when filling in an online form (such as error messages and frozen pages).