Do I need a Final Order before remarrying?
Yes. The Final Order is the document that legally ends your marriage. Until it is made you are still married, and remarrying would not be valid.
CalmSplit tracks your application through to the Final Order and tells you exactly when each step can be taken.
- Final Order replaced the old decree absolute
- Available 6 weeks and 1 day after the Conditional Order
- The registrar will ask to see it
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 worksConditional Order vs Final Order
The Conditional Order says the court sees no reason why you should not divorce. The Final Order actually ends the marriage. Only the Final Order frees you to remarry.
Applying for it
- Wait 6 weeks and 1 day after the Conditional Order
- Apply through the divorce service or by form
- There is normally no additional court fee
- If more than 12 months have passed, explain the delay
Lost your Final Order?
You can apply to the court for a certified copy. Give your case number if you have it, plus the names and the approximate date of the order.
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