I have a decree nisi - what must I do next?

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What must I do before I apply for my decree absolute?

If there are children of the family, check that the court has sent you a form D84B which says the judge has decided that the decree absolute need not be held up on account of the children.

You cannot have your decree nisi made absolute if the court sent you form D66. See guidance number 3 Children and divorce.

If there are:

• no children of the family; or
• the court has sent you form D84B;

then check that six weeks have passed since your decree nisi was pronounced.

The first date you can apply for your decree absolute is six weeks and one day from the date your decree nisi was pronounced.