Step 1: Make an Application to the Court
- This can be done as a sole or joint application.
Step 2: Application Review
- The Court reviews and approves the application.
Step 3: Sole Application
- The Court sends a copy of the Divorce Application to your spouse, alongside an Acknowledgement of Service.
- You will receive a Notice of Proceedings.
- Your spouse will then respond to the Divorce Application.
Step 3: Joint Application
- The Court sends both parties a Notice of Proceedings.
- Both parties will have 14 days to acknowledge receipt.
- Both parties respond to the Divorce Application.
Step 4: Application for Conditional Order
- After 20 weeks from the issuance of the Divorce Application, you can apply to the Court for a Conditional Order (formerly known as a Decree Nisi).
- Note: At this stage, you may wish to delay applying for a Final Order if there are any financial claims to address.
Step 5: Application for Final Order
- Six weeks and one day after the Conditional Order has been granted, you can apply to the Court for a Final Order (formerly known as a Decree Absolute).
