The divorce process,
step by step
Find out exactly where you are, what happens next, and how long each stage takes. No legal jargon. No waffle. Your progress is saved automatically.
The divorce process, step by step
Where you are, what happens next, how long it takes. Progress saved automatically.
Since April 2022, divorce in England and Wales has been governed by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. The biggest change: you no longer need to blame anyone or prove separation. You simply state that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
The process has seven stages. Some are quick. Some have mandatory waiting periods. The financial settlement runs in parallel and often takes longest. Click any stage to see what it involves — and mark stages as done to track where you are.
Where are you in the process?
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