Divorce before remarrying
You cannot legally remarry until the Final Order is made. The minimum timetable is 26 weeks from the court accepting your application, so plan the wedding date around that.
CalmSplit prepares your application and prompts you at each stage, so nothing slips and you get to the Final Order as quickly as the rules allow.
- The Final Order, not the Conditional Order, ends the marriage
- 26 weeks is the statutory minimum, not a typical figure
- Sort finances before remarrying, not after
One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.
Check suitabilityStart free and pay the one-off £159 when you are ready to prepare your application.
See how it worksThe timetable to work back from
- Apply and the court issues the application
- 20 weeks reflection period
- Apply for the Conditional Order
- Wait 6 weeks and 1 day, then apply for the Final Order
- Allow extra time for service and court processing
Why finances come first
Remarrying can bar you from making certain financial claims against your former spouse. Get a consent order or clean break order approved before the new marriage rather than after.
What the registrar needs
You will be asked for your Final Order to prove you are free to marry, along with identity documents. Keep the sealed copy safe and get replacements from the court if it is lost.
Frequently asked questions
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