How soon can I remarry after divorce?
Written by CalmSplit Editorial TeamReviewed by Ramani GillLast reviewed 13 August 2026England & Wales
As soon as your Final Order is granted, with no additional waiting period. In practice that is usually around six to eight months after the divorce application is issued, because of the statutory timetable.
CalmSplit prepares your divorce for a one-off £159 and helps you keep to the fastest realistic timeline so you can plan a wedding date with confidence.
- 20 weeks from application to Conditional Order
- A further six weeks and one day to the Final Order
- No waiting period after the Final Order
CalmSplit fee
£159one-off, per person
One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.
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See how it worksThe timeline in full
- Application issued by the court
- 20-week reflection period
- Confirm you wish to continue, then the Conditional Order is granted
- Six weeks and one day later, apply for the Final Order
What tends to cause delay
- Errors in the application, especially names and certificate details
- Difficulty serving the application on your spouse
- Waiting for a replacement marriage certificate
- Leaving the financial settlement until the very end
Planning a wedding date
Do not book a non-refundable date until the Final Order is granted. Allow contingency, particularly if your spouse is overseas or unresponsive.
Frequently asked questions
Only in exceptional circumstances. Treat it as fixed when planning.
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