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List of Divorces.
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Keith | Report | 28 Aug 2003 21:12 |
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Does anyone please know of a site listing divorces - oeriod of research 1942-1952. Tks |
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Helen | Report | 29 Aug 2003 08:35 |
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Hi Keith I don't know if that would be possible as up to date divorce records, like census returns are not available to the public. There is a rule that restricts the availability of files for 75 years (though I heard elsewhere it was a 100 years) from the date of the divorce. However, the indexes can be viewed. For the period 1858-1940 divorce files are in the PRO (reference J 77, with indexes in J 78 going up to 1958). The files could have petitions for divorce, grounds for divorce etc. Records from 1941 to date are held at Somerset House and a search could be done for you at a fee. Well, that is what my books tell me anyway! Hope it helps. Best wishes Helen, Berkshire |
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Keith | Report | 29 Aug 2003 23:17 |
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Smashing Helen. Many tks |
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Unknown | Report | 30 Aug 2003 05:24 |
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Helen - you are a star!!!!! this is the info we have been looking for too - thanks! maybe we can finally solve the mystery that older family members clamp up on! She |
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