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Divorce

Decrees nisi and absolute

Decrees nisi and absolute are held by the Principal Registry of the Family Division who will search them for a fee.

Principal Registry of the Family Division
First Avenue House
42-49 High Holborn
London, WC1V 6NP
Telephone number: +44 (0) 20 7947 6000

 
Local courts

The National Archives only holds records of divorces in the Supreme Court. For records from local courts, you will need to contact the Principal Registry of the Family Division.

 
When was the divorce?

Before 1858

1858-1937

After 1937

 
     
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