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

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What will happen when the Judge has pronounced my decree nisi?

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The Court will send you and the respondent (and any named co-respondent) form D29 (decree nisi).

Form D29 - click on image to enlarge. This shows what a completed form looks like.

There is a different version of the decree nisi for each of the five grounds for divorce.

You will see that the form D29 tells you that this is not the final decree. It also tells you when you can apply for your final decree, your 'decree absolute'.

If you asked, that the respondent (or any named co-respondent) pay the cost of your divorce and the court agreed, you will also be sent a form D61 (order supplementary to decree nisi). A copy will also be sent to the respondent (and the named co-respondent).