Get a divorce: How to apply for a divorce online using GOV.UK

How to divorce online using the GOV.UK website.
This step by step tutorial explains how to divorce online in the United Kingdom using the www.gov.uk official website. After watching this video you will be able to use the cheapest and most cost efficient method to divorce in the UK because you will not have to use an expensive solicitor.
If you don’t have the time or willingness to go down the DIY route, the next cheapest option is to use an online divorce service. Easy Online Divorce offer transparent, fixed-price services for uncontested divorces, and there are options for every budget.
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If your spouse agrees to a divorce or if you have been separated for more than five years, online divorce services are your best option. The ‘fully managed’ package gives the same (and often better) service than a high-street solicitor would provide, but at a fraction of the cost.
And often online divorce services are quicker because the central aim of their business is for their clients to divorce. In contrast, solicitors charge by the hour and make a significant amount of money from conflict between divorcing couples.
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If you want a divorce or are thinking about one, call us on 0204 530 8101 or email [e-mail] for a free consultation.

[@mrshelene148]

this has made my day as I do not read well now I understand on what I need to do just because I could hear what to do and been show step by step thank you x

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Thank you! I’m really happy that you have found it useful. If you have any further questions please let me know.

[@nickwoodward3034]

Watched this a few times and again whilst I was applying online. That was Friday afternoon. And on Wednesday evening, I recieved email saying "apllication approved and acknowledgement of service" has been sent to my wife. (I guess the divorce centre/courts aren't busy!). It is now £593. Really straightforward (uploaded photo of marriage certificate). 2 yr mutual separation, so hoping for a speedy outcome. Thanks for the video! Excellent!

[@zahraabouljihad5006]

I want ask you your ex agree about devorce

[@nickwoodward3034]

@@zahraabouljihad5006 yes she did. been separated over 2 years.

[@nickwoodward3034]

Just a timeline update on my application. 16th Oct applied. 20th October- approved and notice sent out. 23rd October - respondent acknowledged (wife replied online). 23rd October I applied for decree nisi. 1st November decree nisi approved and to be announced in court Nov 23rd. (6 weeks and 1 day after that, decree absolute can be applied for and granted - I think).

[@zahraabouljihad5006]

@@nickwoodward3034 Is it possible to issue an absolute decree before dividing property?

[@nickwoodward3034]

@@zahraabouljihad5006 yes you can. But my advice don't. The divorce is just the ending of the marriage. It is recommended that you get a consent order/clean break order (which is seperate from divorce). You can apply for this at anytime from decree nisi... but from what I've researched its best to do it before applying for decree absolute. Clean break order if you've agreed on your finances/assets. Consent order if you have ongoing agreements for costs (children/maintenance etc). You don't have to apply for absolute straight away (at 6 weeks 1 day of nisi) But you must do it within 12 months of decree nisi, or the courts will question the delay.

[@daisydaffsforever723]

Thank you for this video...it helps a lot. I have been calling lawyers but they are all very expensive.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Melanie. If you want someone to do your divorce for you, please look us up www.easyonlinedivorce.co.uk - we have the best prices in the UK.

[@juliemurray2111]

Excellent assistance. Do you have example of how to do decree nisi once this is completed and do you have to pay more to direct gov for the nisi and absolute, thank you

[@ioanniskouskouras1726]

Very helpful information!! Precise and accurate!

[@jamesbrien617]

Thanks Ioannis

[@nwii007]

Hi, fantastic wlak though, clear and precise. Do you have a video explaining ho to complete the financial order and any forms associated with this. Many thanks

[@derekrobbins6735]

I am a British Citizen and married a Filipina Sept 2015 in the Philippines, not in the UK. Unfortunately the marriage collapsed soon after and she never came to live in the UK with me. I don't have contact with her any more and am wondering how would I tackle the problem regarding her receiving the divorce petition, whilst she is still living in the Philippines? I want to pursue the separation reason for divorce.

[@lailawibas5552]

Hi, my issue is I'm not sure which way shall I go through ? as I'm victim of domestic abuse and as well we been completely separated for the last 2 years so the question is : Should I go with behaviour section or other section regrading we been separated for 2 years ? which way is quicker and less hassle ... I forgot to mention I m already divorced but only religious way and I'm holding certificate from Islamic high court in the UK so Im hopping, I will be able to get divorce legally . Many thanks

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi Laila - do you think your ex will grant you a divorce? Because two years separation still requires his consent. Drop me an email at [e-mail] and we can discuss privately. James

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[@prasadk3802]

I'm surprised to see there's a video about it. .... That clearly indicates how many of them are there dying to get divorce.....

[@allleymed0123]

This is fantastic . thank you

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

You're very welcome!

[@__aj7331]

This video is very useful. I have a question about the examples section. Is this where you write and explain about what went wrong in your marriage in detail or does it have to be brief? Further, is there a later stage where you can provide a statement explaining the reasons in detail?

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi AJ, the examples do not have to be very detailed. A few lines to a couple of paragraphs is enough. If you want to write a lot of detail you can, but it isn't necessary. Does this answer your question? In regards to what to write, I'm in the middle of making another video that covers this.

[@__aj7331]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce Thank you for your swift response. Just a related question, is there any stage before the issue of Decree Nisi where you get to explain the reasoning of your divorce in detail....like in a written statement or something? Looking forward to the video.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

@@__aj7331 Hi AJ, yes when you first file for divorce you provide your reasons for the divorce. The court send this to your spouse to agree or defend. You can apply for a decree nisi if your spouse does not defend your divorce petition. When you apply for the decree nisi you also have to complete a form stating again the reasons for the divorce. You can still apply for a decree nisi if your spouse does not agree to the divorce, but you will have to go to a court hearing to discuss the case, where a judge will decide whether to grant you the decree. Does that help?

[@__aj7331]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce Thank you so much

[@SharafatUK]

Great video, very helpful..thanks for explaining

[@nikkion2140]

Excellent walk through online form completion. Thanks. I saw the paper version, does the online form allow you to add solicitor's info if one has a solicitor but choose to use online application to mitigate legal cost? i.e one allows solicitor to response to to say defence/objection.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi Nikki, you can add the solicitors info for the respondent, but not for yourself as the applicant.

[@richardcolman9043]

Very instructive Thanks Buddy....

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Richard Colman No problem, hope it helps.

[@JF-xj1hz]

This is great and very informative... not so scary. I have a simple question. Does it make a difference if you were married abroad... Greece. Both uk residents now.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

No because you both live in England you can divorce in the English court. You will need to send a certified English translation of your marriage certificate to the courts though. If you need help with this you can email me at [e-mail]

[@JF-xj1hz]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce Thank You for responding so quickly. Thanks you so much, for the link. If I need any more info I know where to find it.

[@nikkion2140]

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[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Thanks Nikki, which book?

[@nikkion2140]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce The real man's guide to divorce

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

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[@arnoldeveryday2549]

What if we got married before i became a Uk citizen? Can i still apply?

[@YeMariam828]

That is very helpful information, thank you very much.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Rahel Aregawi you are welcome Rahel, I’m happy it’s helped you. You can get more help in my new book, The Mindful Divorce www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1916141811/

[@gurpreetsingh-sf8wl]

What should I do if she doesn’t not reply to court about divorce application

[@eljohncarajo]

Thanks for this useful information, I have one question, I’m separated for one year now, I’m still eligible to get a divorce or must be two years minimum?Thanks in advance.

[@user-xn1fw4ls8x]

Might be the mutual consent help

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

The law changed in April 2022, now the only time criteria is that you have to have been married for 12 months.

[@nikkion2140]

Does the petitioner (i.e the one who initiates application for divorce) have an upper hand in terms of negotiation when it comes to children access and financial order? Though I accept that no deal can be sealed without a nod from both parties.

[@duderu4real94]

Thank you for the video. . . So if apply for a divorce and she doesn't respond at all, can I still get a divorce. Thank you

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Yes you can get a divorce if she doesn't respond, although if you think that might be the case then using the gov.uk website is not a good idea, because if she doesn't respond you will need to instruct bailiffs to serve the divorce papers on her. Drop me an email at [e-mail] and I will explain the process in more detail.

[@ruthalexandra1013]

Hi thank you so much for this video , I have been married for 7 years but never lived together , we also got married abroad in Dublin, we have been seperated for 6 years and I have no contact with him at all , no address no email address and no contact , the only think I have is the marriage certificate and his full name , will I still be able to proceed with the divorce here in the Uk ? Thank you

[@evamandri]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. Absolutely priceless! Do you also have any video on how to apply for help with fees? I find it very confusing as once l filled that in, l received an email stating that my claim is not complete and l must enter fees ref number in the help with fees section of the online form (which l assume is EX160A) and then send it to Divorce Service Centre but it doesn’t mention how? Alternatively could l still apply for the divorce as you have shown in your video even though l have already completed online form for help with fees and ask for the fees to be covered afterwards? The whole process is so confusing! Additionally when would you suggest to collaborate with solicitor? Before or after the divorce application? Any advice n help would be highly appreciated. Thank you and God bless!

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[@pameladearing4870]

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[@ROY-COLLEY]

Hi thanks for the help. My children live with me, My boy that will be 16 in August of2022, and a daughter of 14. They live with me by order of the court. The house has no mortgage and was left to me by my late mother. It has been agreed by my wife that she doesn't want anything to do with the house. Or assets. We have been living apart since 2014/15.in separate property. How do I make the court aware that she has No interest in house or assets. Thank ever so much for your help.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi. You’re welcome. To make your agreement legally binding you must get a court approved consent order. Here is a link to find out more information: www.easyonlinedivorce.co.uk/divorce-financial-settlements/ Or you can give us a call on 0204 530 8101

[@seanjohnson1707]

Hey! Just wondering, why wouldn't we apply for the financial order (if we both have agreed the division of assets) at the same time as filing for divorce? Thanks, this is really helpful.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi Sean, you can't apply for a financial order until the decree nisi has been granted. From divorce application it usually takes about two and a half months to get the decree nisi. What we do at Easy Online Divorce is start preparing for the financial order once the petition has been issued so that the financial is agreed and ready to submit when the decree nisi is received.

[@dhaouiadrh7745]

How to get a copy of decree absolute or final order please

[@rachelmoss1967]

Thanks for this video. I am assuming you divorced using this online procedure..? If so, did it all go smoothly or was there anything you think could be improved? I am just starting to fill in the online forms now.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi Rachel, this process works perfectly well when you have a straight forward divorce. The downside is the time it takes and the lack of control if anything goes wrong. The courts are taking almost 6 weeks to respond to each enquiry so any mistakes can take months to resolve. If you would like to chat through your situation to find out your options email me at [e-mail]

[@rachelmoss1967]

Hi james, thanks for this. I have also been researching divorceonline.co.uk who have mostly excellent reviews with Trustpilot. Its exactly what you said though, in the length of time it takes if there are any queries. an online divorce not going through the government channel is £299 plus court fees etc. I think the time it takes is roughly the same too though.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

@@rachelmoss1967 hi Rachel, my business is easyonlinedivorce.co.uk. We are relatively new to the market focusing on better customer service. Our fully managed divorce is only £169 and we have a three month instalment plan for those on a low income.

[@rachelmoss1967]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce ok let me do some more research and get back to you. thanks for your help

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

@@rachelmoss1967 of course, if you need anything do let me know

[@semirahubi3642]

Hi if you are in final order divorce do you need apply

[@duderu4real94]

So I have proceeded with my divorce as my wife didn’t not respond. The evidence I have that she received the papers is she said in a verbal conversation. I text her to ask her if she was going to proceed she said no. Would the text message be enough evidence to prove she received the divorce papers. Also what would be some of the reasons why a judge might not grant a divorce.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen your message. Have you sorted this out now?

[@dmc005]

Hi James I'm try to get a divorce from my ex partner who is Not British and hasn't lived in Britain over 10 years now, I have been on the Gov website but I can't find a category that would apply to me and my situation, would you have any advice Thank you

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi DMC. As long as you live in England or Wales you can apply for a divorce but you need to know your ex's address so that she can been served papers. Check out www.easyonlinedivorce.co.uk - they provide fast and easy divorce services starting from £39.

[@africandawn]

What do you do if you dont know where your ex is living? And cant find out as there is conditions in place where we cant have contact and cant find out

[@tmntforever2684]

I applied on line and submitted payment but the payment is still pending and I've heard nothing yet its been nearly a week! How long till I meant to hear anything?

[@iandykes5411]

Hello If I apply for help with courts fees when do I submit the form please?

[@renny5147]

My friend has got her Degree Nisi, they have settled their finances outside court. Can you please explain how to apply Degree Absolute?

[@renny5147]

This video was very useful and was explained well

[@nathanieI]

Been advised to send in a blank M6 form. Is this so it can get stamp before my ex fills it in? Or can I get her to complete it before sending it in?

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi Nathan, M6 Form? Which country are you in?

[@Neetu--Singh]

In how many days do you get divorce?

[@sandraannmason5789]

My partner was deported over 5 years ago and i dont have his addresss,how do i go about it

[@maddymiller9349]

I.am not working

[@maddymiller9349]

I have been trying devose him over 20 years he want to Staffordshire prison he will not sine the devose he is been violent unstable behaver even when I have not seen him over 20 he is still controlling me please help me

[@maddymiller9349]

I.only want a devose

[@AmreetSingh777]

Hi i am indian wife is uk citizen we married in india now she lives in England can i use this site from out of uk

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Yes you can. As long as one of you resides in England or Wales.

[@emmarenciyafelix2523]

How to apply for divorce ? I’m uk citizen but I got married in India to an Indian citizen by taking no objection certificate from uk . I came back to uk 2 years back

[@usmanmughal9796]

Same situations facing here 😩😩

[@jasleenkaur4696]

hi i did marriage in india but now i am in uk so how i get divorce here

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi Jasleen, if the UK is your permanent home you can apply for a divorce here, even if your husband is in India. Email me at [e-mail] and I'll explain how to do it.

[@jasleenkaur4696]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce well i am student here not permanent residence so i get divorce here

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

@@jasleenkaur4696 hi if you are not a permanent resident here then the courts won’t have jurisdiction

[@jasleenkaur4696]

i went to india and got divorce there within 20 days and in uk i had mail to home office to told about my divorce and give all the details of your spouse so do same if you want a cheapest way here.

[@jasleenkaur4696]

@Falak Naz same as me falak, you do not apply here because here solicitors want much more money so do one thing can you tell me where is your spouse now or he will ready for divorce.

[@mrshelene148]

is there any hidden cost ?

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

No, there are no hidden costs. It’s £550 to apply for a divorce. People on benefits or low income may also get help with fees.

[@gopherbar]

So what happens if you leave the marital home with no permanent address to go to, ie your homeless

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

What do you mean? What happens to what?

[@gopherbar]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce as in how can they send you divorce papers when you don’t have a permanent address to send them to. If I divorce my wife, she owns the house and I live in my car

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

@@gopherbar do you want to divorce too?

[@gopherbar]

@@EasyOnlineDivorce I want to initiate the divorce due to my wife becoming a violent and abusive alcoholic who is impossible now to live with. I signed a prenup which I agreed to not claiming half the house, which I agree with as I don’t want it, if we divorce. She stands to get over a million in about 8 months time from sale of land, which I don’t care about either. All I want is for her not to be able to take half my well earned pensions, if she insists then I want half of the land sale. So if I go ahead then I’m homeless with only my car to live in...but it’s better than living with an alcoholic who abuses me mentally and verbally on a daily basis.

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

@@gopherbar send me an email [e-mail]

[@emilybchristie3225]

When are going to do the degree nici

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Sorry I don’t follow your question?

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

@FJ G Hi FJ, I'm in the process of finishing it. I hope to have it online by the end of the week. Sorry for the delay.

[@beckiosei9295]

What about if you don’t know an address for ex?

[@EasyOnlineDivorce]

Hi Becki, for a quick and easy divorce you need to know where they are, so the way we deal with this situation is to put a trace on them. If they live in the UK and have a mobile phone a trace will find them. Send us an email at [e-mail] and we will walk you through the process.

[@maddymiller9349]

My ex husband Richard w O'Donoghue want to Staffordshire prison G B H and he will not sign devose papers and I been trying to devose him over 20 years

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