The Final Order within your divorce proceedings (previously known as Decree Absolute) is an important document as it is proof that your marriage has legally come to an end. Following your divorce, it is therefore important that your Final Order is retained and stored somewhere safe, in case you need to refer to it at a later date.
The most common reason why people need to obtain a further copy of their Final Order, is if they are looking to remarry, as this will need to be provided as evidence that your marriage has come to an end. A further copy of your decree absolute/final order can be obtained from the government website here, and this includes helpful information as to the process.
Where you do not know which court or Divorce Service Centre handled the divorce, dissolution or annulment, you can apply to the Central Family Court to search for a copy of the final order of decree absolute. It is now possible to pay for a 10-year search for copies of Decree Absolutes and Final Orders for completed online divorces. The current charge for this search is £65 per 10 years.
If you are looking to remarry, it is also a time when you may wish to consider your financial position and look to put into place a Pre-Nuptial Agreement to set out what is to happen financially if you and your partner were to separate in the future. Further information regarding Pre-Nuptial Agreements can be found here.
Our specialist family lawyers can review your specific circumstances, and we recommend obtaining advice at the earliest opportunity. We offer a free exploratory call so that we can match your specific needs with the right person in our family team. For more information or to arrange an appointment with a member of our Family Team, please contact us on 01206 764477. The team can offer advice at one of our offices in Colchester, Chelmsford, Frinton-on-Sea, Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, or by telephone or video appointment. We are also pleased to be able to support Blue Light members and offer a discount on our initial fixed fee meeting.
