Get a divorce

You can get a divorce if you have been married at least a year

 and your relationship has irretrievably (permanently) broken down.

You must have a marriage that is legally recognised in the UK,

 and have a permanent home in England or Wales.

There are 3 main steps to getting divorced:

1. File a divorce petition - you have to apply to the court
    for permission to divorce, and show reasons why you want
    the marriage to end.
2. Apply for a decree nisi - if your spouse agrees to the
    petition, you’ll get a document saying there’s no reason
    you can’t divorce.
3. Apply for a decree absolute - this legally ends your
    marriage - you need to wait 6 weeks after you get the
    decree nisi before you can apply.

Arrange your own divorce

You may be able to arrange your own divorce without involving

 solicitors if you agree on:

• the reasons for a divorce
• how you’ll look after any children
• how you’ll split up money, property and possessions

If you agree on these things beforehand, you won’t have to go

 to a court hearing, and the divorce paperwork should be fairly

 straightforward.

Get free advice on getting a divorce fromCitizens Advice.

more information at :- https://www.gov.uk/divorce/overview