How do I find out if my ex filed for divorce?
How do I find out if my ex filed for divorce?
Contact your local courthouse.
- Most courthouses have a public records computer terminal. You can search by your name or the name of your spouse. Check them carefully and get the right file.
- Ask the court clerk’s office for help. The counter clerk can look records up for you and confirm whether a divorce has been filed.
How do you find divorce records on Ancestry?
Finding divorce records
- From any page on Ancestry®, click the Search tab and select Card Catalogue.
- Under Filter by Category on the left side of the page, click Birth, Marriage & Death.
- Under Filter by Category again, click Marriage & Divorce.
- Under Filter by Location, click a location.
Can you search divorce records online UK?
If you cannot find the records online, you may simply have to contact the public records office where the divorce was filed and find out who the petitioner and respondent of the divorce was. Divorces that happened in England and Wales between 1858 and 1937 are found in the National Historical Archive.
Can I get a copy of my divorce decree Online UK?
UK Official Records offers a secure online ordering service for official uk decree absolutes issued in England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. If you have lost your decree absolute and need a copy of a decree absolute or need a replacement decree absolute, we can help.
How do I obtain my decree absolute?
The decree absolute is the legal document that ends your marriage. You need to wait at least 43 days (6 weeks and 1 day) after the date of the decree nisi before you can apply for a decree absolute. Apply within 12 months of getting the decree nisi – otherwise you will have to explain the delay to the court.
How do I find out if I am divorced UK?
There is no central register of divorces in England and Wales. Instead, records will be held by individual County Courts. If you know which County Court is likely to have dealt with your divorce, then you could contact them to enquire.
Can I divorce my husband without him knowing?
The answer is no, you cannot file without him getting notice and yes, you can divorce him without his consent. Without some type of service, the divorce will not go forward. So, as I said above, the answer is no, you cannot file for divorce without your husband knowing.
Can I divorce without my partner’s consent?
Applying for a divorce can be a difficult decision to make, especially if you’re not sure your partner will sign your petition. Crucially though, you do not need your partner’s consent to get a divorce. Although it may be a long process if your partner doesn’t comply, they will not be able to stop you indefinitely.
How do I divorce my husband if I don’t know where he is?
- If you cannot find your spouse, you can request permission from the court to publish a notice of the divorce in the newspaper or post a notice in the courthouse.
- This is called a Motion to Serve by Publication or Posting.
