Decree Absolute

[annalou]

Hi - Does anyone know how to go about obtaining a copy of their Decree Absolute?

[Le Chat]

Yes. Copies of all births, marriages and deaths are kept forever at a place called 'Smedley Hydro' in Birkdale, Southport. Tel : [phone]

[kempie]

The GRO at Smedley Hydro do not hold divorce records.

The Divorce Registry is now part of the Principal Registry of the Family Division. If you need legal proof of a divorce in any court, from 1858 to the present day, please contact:

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

http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/research/d ivorcemain.htm

[kempie]

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/HMCSCourtFi nder/Search.do?court_id=710

[annalou]

Thnak you very much kempie - will give them a call on Monday!

[FROGGY51171]

you can get a copy of a decree absolute from your local court it only costs �1.00 if you ring them first they will tell you your case number and you have to apply in writing .