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Divorce papers 1901/2

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 3 Jan 2008 22:48

Have received copies of divorce papers re the electronic service - however although there are 9 pages and several times mention is made of the petitioner's citations - no copies of these.

Does any one know if it is possible to obtain copies of these - either by internet or in person?

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 4 Jan 2008 12:38

It looks as if you have all that is available unless there was an earlier or later petition.

From the National Archives Research Guide to 'Divorce Records in England and Wales after 1858'

Research guide index found at
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/researchguidesindex.asp?j=1#d

"Case files contain the petition, copies of any relevant certificate, affidavits - and also a further copy of the decrees nisi and absolute (from about 1870). Most have been stripped of other material, but a few were kept complete, to show all stages of a suit. If there is a previous or later petition, a cross-reference is given on the file cover."

Chris

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 5 Jan 2008 11:11

Thank you