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You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
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The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: December 2006 Posts: 4,275 Send Message	Madmeg	Report	12 Aug 2009 01:41
	I am told that a divorce around this time had to go through parliament and took about 4 years. Is this true? Margaret
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 7,623 Send Message	mgnv	Report	12 Aug 2009 03:47
	That was the case pre-1858, although I'm sure the time taken varied with the clout of the parties: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=260

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