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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
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: February 2003 Posts: 29,988 Send Message	+++DetEcTive+++	Report	28 Feb 2016 18:28
	It might be possible to pay for a copy of a Decree Absolute. That would probably only tell you that the marriage has been terminated not the nitty-gritty.
	Researching: Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 11,594 Send Message	~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ 007 1/2	Report	28 Feb 2016 18:21
	Not good! Thanks Det
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,988 Send Message	+++DetEcTive+++	Report	28 Feb 2016 18:12
	The National Archives quote these statistics for surviving records 1858-1927: almost 100% 1928-1937: 80% After 1937 : less than 0.2% http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/divorces/ Further info and links on the above.
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Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 11,594 Send Message	~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ 007 1/2	Report	28 Feb 2016 18:05
	Is it possible to trace divorce records from 40s-50s? If so, what information would you need? Thanks in advance

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