I want to get a divorce - what do I do?

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What should I do before I start a divorce petition?

Read guidance number 1 About divorce. If you have children you should also read guidance number 3 Children and divorce.

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

If you still want to start a petition, read this guidance carefully. Make sure you have the information and forms it says you will need and a copy of your marriage certificate which is not a photocopy.