Divorce before remarriage

Written by CalmSplit Editorial TeamReviewed by Ramani GillLast reviewed 13 August 2026England & Wales

You must have your Final Order before you can remarry, so work back from your intended date. The statutory minimum is around six months, and delays usually come from paperwork rather than the court.

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  • Allow at least six to eight months before the wedding
  • Order your marriage certificate copy early
  • Get the financial order in place too
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Working back from your date

  • Final Order needed before giving notice of your new marriage
  • Six weeks and one day before that, the Conditional Order
  • 20 weeks before that, the application must be issued
  • Add contingency for service and document delays

Avoiding the usual hold-ups

Applications are most often delayed by name mismatches with the marriage certificate, missing certified certificates, and difficulties serving an unresponsive spouse. Each of these is avoidable with early preparation.

Settle the finances too

Remarrying can restrict certain financial claims from your previous marriage. A consent order or clean break order before the wedding avoids unpleasant surprises.

Frequently asked questions

The registrar will require proof the previous marriage has ended, so wait for the Final Order.

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