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Offline dawnsh

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Re: how to find a devorce record
« Reply #9 on: Saturday 08 October 11 09:14 BST (UK) »
If your friend does want to proceed, there's an application form here

http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/D440_web_0709_e.pdf

The minimum information you have to give are the names of the husband and wife, her maiden name and the year they married. You don't have to know the exact date or place of marriage or the case reference number or the court involved. That's what you're paying the HMCTS to find.

Hope this helps.

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Re: how to find a devorce record
« Reply #10 on: Saturday 08 October 11 15:03 BST (UK) »
Hi


Whereas the Decree Absolute will survive case papers will not

'Case files are now destroyed 20 years after the divorce. Within this 20 year period, you can apply to the relevant court for permission to see the file. '


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Valda
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Re: how to find a devorce record
« Reply #11 on: Saturday 08 October 11 16:28 BST (UK) »
thank you so much you have gone to a lot of trouble to help me. regards Janet