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Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 3 Mar 2008 19:57

Does anyone know if you can retrieve divorce papers and custody orders from somewhere when you have no parents to ask? Jackie

Stephanie

Stephanie Report 3 Mar 2008 20:13

What is the Central Index of Decrees Absolute?

The Central Index is a record of all decrees absolute granted by Courts in England and Wales since 1858. It is kept and controlled by the Principal Registry of the Family Division and anyone is entitled to apply for a search to be carried out, and to receive a certificate of the result and any decree absolute traced.

To apply for a search you will need to complete a Form D440 and send it to:

The Principal Registry of the Family Division
Decree Absolute Search Section
First Avenue House
42-49 High Holborn
London WC1V 6NP

Tel: 0207 947 6000 (switchboard)

just to let you know also, the fee is now £40.00 for a 10 year search

Stephanie

Stephanie Report 3 Mar 2008 20:14

personally, i would go to your local court to see if they can supply a copy of it

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 3 Mar 2008 20:23

Thank you Stephanie, thats a great help as I wasn't sure where and if they would allow the release of these documents. Jackie