Divorce Flow Chart

This simple chart is designed to explain the processes of a divorce in the UK.

Petitioner issues divorce Petition.

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Court sends Petition to Respondent.

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Respondent completes Acknowledgement of Service.

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Respondent sends Acknowledgement of Service back to Court.

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Court sends Acknowledgement of Service to Petitioner.

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Petitioner completes Affidavit in Support.

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Petitioner gives Affidavit to Court and asks for Decree Nisi.

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Judge checks papers and lists date for Decree Nisi.

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Judge reads out Decree Nisi.

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Wait 6 weeks.

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Petitioner requests Decree Absolute.

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Court grants Decree Absolute.

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DIVORCE COMPLETED