Marriage, separation and divorce

Divorce

Divorce is the legal ending of a marriage. A judge has to make a divorce order to end a marriage.

Separation agreements

A separation agreement is an agreement between spouses to live apart is not set out by a judge.

Judicial separation agreements

A judicial separation is a court order setting out the terms by which both spouses will live separately.

Ending a civil partnership

Find out how to end a civil partnership and what rights are available to both parties

Annulments

Annulments are legal declarations by a court that a marriage or civil partnership never existed. They can only be granted in specific circumstances.

Marriage notification exemptions

How to apply for a marriage notification exemption if you can't give three month's notice to get married.