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The legal system in the UK is very strict on various issues and that includes divorce. Getting a divorce in Chelmsford or a divorce in Colchester therefore comes under the purview of the well-defined laws in the UK. Let's have a look at the legal process of divorce cases. Preliminary Divorce Filing Procedures You can apply for a divorce only after a year of your marriage. You have to approach a county court or Principal Registry of the Family Division to submit your petition. You have to mention in the petition the grounds for seeking divorce. The petition must be submitted along with a copy of marriage certificate, statement of reconciliation and arrangement of children's maintenance (if any). You also have to pay a court fee. If you are filing for divorce then you shall be known as the Petitioner and your wife as the Respondent. In adultery cases, the third person involved will be the co-respondent. The same procedures apply if you are seeking divorce in Harlow as well. Stages of Divorce Procedure After filing your petition in court, a copy of the same will be sent by post to your spouse. This is known as serving of petition in legal terms. Your wife who is the respondent can defend the case by replying back within a period of 29 days. If she agrees to your decision then you can come to a mutual understand to settle issues like alimony, child custody etc. The entire proceedings get over within a period of three months. In legal circles, such divorces are termed as 'quickie divorces'. In case your wife challenges the divorce then it will be a long legal battle that can extend for years. In such cases, both the partners suffer emotionally and financially. The court steps in if both of you fail to take a mutual decision regarding finances and child custody. As a petitioner, you can apply for Decree Nisi if your spouse does not challenge your decision. The judge will pronounce his judgement five weeks after submission of Decree Nisi. Both of you need not be present during the proceedings and you will get a copy of the judgement by post. Decree Absolute can be obtained by you 43 days after Decree Nisi by paying 30 pounds. This is when your divorce is at its last stage and the marriage is dissolved. If you don't apply for it then your wife can do it after three months by paying the same amount.
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