Step 1
DIVORCE PAPER CREATED
Divorce petition completed
The petitioner sends the divorce paperwork to the respondent for agreement, and then onto the court.
Step 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICES
Respondent replies
The respondent confirms receipt of the divorce petition by filing an acknowledgement of service form with the court. A copy is then sent to the petitioner or their legal representation.
Step 3
APPLICATION FOR DECREE NISI
Petitioner completes a statement of truth
When applying for a Decree Nisi stage, the petitioner must complete a Statement of Truth conforming that the facts of the divorce are true.
Step 4
DECREE NISI
Middle stage of Divorce process
The court reviews the petition to ensure grounds for divorce exist. If approved, the judge assigns court cost responsibility (petitioner, respondent, or shared).
Step 5
DECREE ABSOLUTE
Final stage of Divorce process
The court reviews the petition to ensure grounds for divorce exist. If approved, the judge assigns court cost responsibility (petitioner, respondent, or shared).