How to search the National Archives for divorce?

Search Discovery, our catalogue, by name of petitioner, respondent or corespondent for divorce suits in England and Wales, both successful and unsuccessful, in J 77. Narrow your search by using double quotation marks to find a person’s full name, such as “John Williams”.

How many divorce case files survive after 1937?

Divorce case files, 1858-1937 Each divorce suit created a case file. The National Archives holds case files for all divorces from the Supreme Court 1858-1937 – very few case files survive after 1937. 4.1 What proportion of case files survive? The survival rate of divorce case files is: After 1937: less than 0.2%

Where did divorce take place in the UK?

All divorce suits took place in London, thus restricting divorce to wealthier couples. Divorce did not really open up for all classes until the 1920s with the extension of legal aid and the provision of some local facilities.

Where to find divorce papers in the UK?

You are unlikely to find documents for any divorce since 1937 among our records. For legal proof of your own divorce, or any divorce in England or Wales since 1858 to the present, go to the GOV.UK website for details of how to request a copy of a decree absolute. Contact the National Records of Scotland for Scottish divorce records.

What does publication 504, divorced or separated individuals?

Ordering tax forms, instructions, and publications. Marital status. Unmarried persons. Married persons. Exception. Health care law considerations. Nonresident alien. Signing a joint return. Joint and individual liability. Divorced taxpayers. Relief from joint liability. Tax refund applied to spouse’s debts. Injured spouse.

What should I do in case of a divorce?

1. Don’t forget to consult an attorney. A lawyer can make sure that you both review and understand anything before you sign or agree. An experienced family law attorney is often a good idea for situations where the divorcing couple has a large amount of assets, property or other complicated financial matters.

What are the rules for claiming a child of a divorced parent?

Overview of the Rules for Claiming a Dependent Children of divorced or separated parents (or parents who live apart). Custodial parent and noncustodial parent. Equal number of nights. December 31. Emancipated child. Absences. Parent works at night. Written declaration.

What are the tiebreaker rules for divorced parents?

Applying the tiebreaker rules to divorced or separated parents (or parents who live apart). Spouse or former spouse. Divorce or separation instrument. Invalid decree. Amended instrument. Deducting alimony paid.