Mr S was finalising his financial settlement following his divorce and was asked to provide his divorce certificate (Decree Absolute). Having moved several times, he had misplaced the document and could not locate it.
He contacted his solicitor, but they were unable to assist. He then attempted to contact the East Midlands Divorce Unit, only to discover that it had closed down, leaving him unsure how to proceed.
With many courts closing, obtaining divorce records has become increasingly difficult:
- You must identify which court now holds the records for a closed court
- Remaining courts are overloaded with additional workloads
- Emails often go unanswered
- Phone lines involve long wait times to speak to a court clerk
This made the process time-consuming, confusing, and stressful for Mr S.
Mr S contacted UK Document Services after multiple calls and emails to the Court went unanswered. While searching online, he found our website and used the Contact Us form. He received a prompt response and was relieved that we could assist him in obtaining his Decree Absolute.
How to Get a Decree Absolute from East Midlands Divorce Unit
- To obtain a copy of a Decree Absolute from the East Midlands Divorce Unit, Mr S provided both parties’ full names, along with the marriage and divorce dates, court name, and case number.
- We carefully reviewed the details, clarified any missing information where needed, and then submitted the request to the relevant court for the divorce certificate.
With UK Document Services, the process is simple:
- Complete a straightforward Divorce Order Form
- We identify the correct court holding the records
- We handle all communication and follow-ups
- You deal with one dedicated point of contact
Mr S was able to obtain his divorce certificate without navigating the court system himself, allowing him to proceed with his financial settlement without further delay.
Decree Absolute Dispatch Times
- Standard Service – dispatch is up to 20 working days
Rapid & Priority Services are not available for divorce certificates.
NB. Delivery time should be added to the stated estimated dispatch date.
How UK Document Services helps:
- No need to trace closed courts or contact multiple offices
- Reduced stress and time spent chasing responses
- Clear, reliable communication throughout
- A simple, fully managed service from start to finish
UK Document Services makes replacing lost divorce certificates straightforward, even when courts have closed and records are difficult to trace.
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