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Divorce records

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Barbara

Barbara Report 21 Apr 2009 16:33

Does anyone know where else to obtain Divorce Records (other than from Principal Registry of the Family Division, Decree Absolute Section, First Avenue House, 42-49 High Holborn, in London). They've done a search already but the records I need cover the period 1931-1943 and the Registry in London tell me that (some of) their records for that period were destroyed in WW2. I only have the two names, and not a specific date or year, let alone area but I suspect the divorce would have been granted in London. Any advice/help would be much appreciated.

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 21 Apr 2009 17:22

Barbara

Don't know if you have seen the NA guide to divorce after 1858?

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=53

It doesn't give alot of hope but does suggest looking for a local newspaper report if all else fails.

Good luck
Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Barbara

Barbara Report 23 Apr 2009 14:19

Thanks Chris, I will give this a try. Regards Barbara

Barbara

Barbara Report 23 Apr 2009 15:17

Just been on to National Archives and apparently there is available the divorce record I am looking for. Thanks very much indeed for your help Chris.