Where can I find Divorce records?

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Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	16 Nov 2004 16:56
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	You can read TNA leaflet on divorce records here: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/divorce/ nell
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 428 Send Message	Maud	Report	16 Nov 2004 16:48
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 428 Send Message	Divoce records can be obtained from Kew, but I think you will have to go there yourself (or you could pay a researcher to obtain them for you) As long as you have the names of both husband & wife and a rough idea of when (not really essential) then its possible to look up the details and obtain copies (my son obtained copies of the divorce all details for his grandfather which took place in 1921 If you have a lot at the advertisers in any of the family history magazines, you will be able to find a researcher, they mostly give details of what they will research & the fee. Usually this is very reasonable when you consider what you may have to spend in fares & copies etc. Good luck
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 537 Send Message	Katrina	Report	15 Nov 2004 19:35
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 537 Send Message	Could anyone please tell me if Divorce records from the 1800's are on any web site? Thanks katrina