How to get divorced in Leeds

If you live in Leeds and would like to get a divorce, you will initially have to complete form D8 that is formally called a ‘petition for divorce’. If you are unsure about any aspect of completing this form, Leeds has a number of law firms that have divorce solicitors on their staff. Once you have complete the form you should take this to the county court which handles divorce in Leeds; or alternatively, send your form to the Principal Registry of the Family Division in London. You can find the Principal Registry at:

First Avenue House,
42-49 High Holborn,
London
WC1V 6NP
Telephone main switchboard:020 7947 6000

You will have to explain in detail why you want to get divorced. If you are unsure about what constitutes a legal reason for divorce, we can put you in contact with divorce solicitors in Leeds who can advise you. Note that you can’t use a petition for divorce until you have been married for at least one year.

Once the court in Leeds, or the Registry in London, has received your petition, you are now known as the petitioner. The person you want to divorce is known as the respondent. The court in Leeds or London will now send your petition to the person you want to divorce. This is called ‘serving the petition’. The person that receives your petition must respond within eight days. If they do not, the court may send a bailiff to serve your petition in person.

Divorce solicitors in Leeds can help you with every aspect of the divorce process. Divorce solicitors in Leeds can also be essential if your divorce is contested, or if there are children that must be taken into consideration. Never attempt to handle divorce proceedings alone. Family law can be highly complex in some areas and divorce solicitors will be able to help, advise and represent you at any court hearings that take place.

If you would like to obtain legal advice about divorce, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist family law / divorce solicitor / lawyer free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local family law / divorce solicitors / lawyers please call us on 020 7947 6000 or complete the web-form above.