About divorce

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How do I get a divorce?

By filling in a form called a 'petition' and taking it to any divorce county court or to the Principal Registry in London.

The addresses and telephone numbers of all divorce county courts are listed in the Court Information and Addresses.

When can I get a divorce?

You cannot start a petition for divorce unless you have been married for more than one year.