Decree Absolute

Question: Decree Absolute??? Hi, Can please anyone help. I got divorced last year. At the moment am in abroad and I wanna get marry here but thing is the court here not approving my decree absolute. They saying the decree must have a signed by a judge, but my decree only have a county court stamp. Can please anyone let me know whether UK decree absolute need to be sign by Judge or stamp is sufficient. Any reply highly appreciated. Thanks.

Answer: It must be both stamped by the court and signed by the judge, a solicitor cannot sign in lieu of a judge, they simply don't have that authority.

Question: decree absolute? I,ve just sent off for my partners decree absoute, he was divorced well over twenty year ago and never received the certificate as he moved before it came, does anyone know how long it takes to receive a new one? Need it for fourteen days time

Answer: The copy of mine took about 10 days, so it could be close.

Question: How long does it take to get a decree absolute when applying for a divorce? I am getting my decree nisi on the 22nd january this year, and i understand i can apply for the absolute 6 weeks and one day after, but i want to know how long will it then take to finalise. i am doing this all myself with no solicitor and i am a very nieve 23 year old, very young for my age so i need all the advice i can get please.

Answer: Assuming no reconciliation, the decree nisi can become absolut exactly six weeks after the court granted it. You would be free in law to marry after the six weeks from decree nisi, then.

Question: Is a Decree Absolute vaild if there is a misspelling of a name? Hi, My father recently passed away and I am currently sorting through his estate. My mother and father got a divorce some years ago and I have only just now seen the Decree Absolute. The problem is that I have noticed that my mother's name is spelt incorrectly on the Decree Absolute. It reads 'Ceclia' instead of 'Celia'. Therefore Is the decree absolute valid as the original marriage date is correct and her name looks similar, or might this be a problem?

Answer: Yes, as a rule, minor typographical errors will not negate things such as this.

Question: How do I get copies of marriage cert & decree absolute when I'm not certain of the dates? My marriage was in 1983 in Lewisham, London and my decree absolute was granted sometime around 1986-88. As it was sometime ago, and a time I wished to forget I haven't thought about it for a long time. Can anyone help with info on getting copies of both?

Answer: Don't know how it is in your country, but here in the states a call to the court house in the "county" where the decree was issued, a phone call is sufficient. Marriage & divorce are public records. You could just give them a call & get the info you need on the phone. IF you need copies of anything, MAKE SURE you request you want the original copies, here we just mail the ck. with a self addressed envelope & they'll send you the info you need. I don't foresee you having any problems with it tho. So I'd start there, if you need more info, they will advise you...the best to you...:)

Question: Do we both have to sign the decree absolute? I am divorcing my husband for unreasonable behaviour and now after some time sorting the finances out am waiting to sign the decree absolute.Because im the petitioner is it just me that signs or do we have to both sign.

Answer: You have to apply for it, both of you and individually. Then any signing you have to do you do then. You dont have to do anything together anymore.

Question: what information is put on the decree absolute certificate? what information goes on a decree absolute ?

Answer: Depends on if any new evidence is entered. A decree nisi (from the Latin nisi, meaning "unless") is a court order that does not have any force until such time that a particular condition is met, such as a subsequent petition to the court or the passage of a specified period of time.[1] Once the condition is met, the ruling becomes decree absolute and is binding. Typically, the condition is that no new evidence or further petitions with a bearing on the case are introduced to the court. The wording of such a decree is generally in the form of "that the marriage, had and solemnized on (date) between AB and CD, be dissolved by reason that (grounds) UNLESS sufficient cause be shown to the court why this decree should not be made absolute within six months of the making hereof". This allows time for any party who objects to the divorce to come forward with those objections. It is also at times termed as rule nisi.[citation needed] In most common law jurisdictions, a decree nisi must be obtained in possession proceedings before the court will order foreclosure under a mortgage enforcement. This form of ruling has become a rarity in recent times, with one exception: in some jurisdictions it is still a standard stage of divorce proceedings. In England and Wales, section 1(5) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973[2] provides that "Every decree of divorce shall in the first instance be a decree nisi and shall not be made absolute before the expiration of six months from its grant", and section 9(1) allows any person (including the Queen's Proctor), before the decree is made absolute, to "show cause why the decree should not be made absolute by reason of material facts not having been brought before the court".

Question: how does a person get a duplicate of a decree absolute from bromley kent? how do you aply for a duplicate of a decree absolute from bromely court

Answer: You'e two options. If you know the name of the court who granted the decree then you go there and apply that way through the clerk of the court, or else you can apply centrally from the main family division of the High Court in London and apply for a search from the Decree Absolute section there. Their number is 020 7947 7017, but searches and certified copies aren't cheap. I think I paid about £30.

Question: I am trying to renew old passport and wondered if i need decree absolute to prove name change? just wondering if the decree absolute is essential, would be really greatful for the help :) have tried calling them but after a few mins ringing it cuts me off and it is like £1.50 per min :(

Answer: Phone them and ask. From what I can remember I had to send the original absolute. I made sure that I kept a copy at home, but they did send it back.

Question: Can i remarry without a decree absolute if my ex husband has died? I recently discovered that my ex husband has died. I am getting remarried this year and I was wondering if I still have to produce my necree absolute or if I would need a death certificate, or both, or nothing?

Answer: Yes you can. When you register your 'intent to marry' you will need to have the original death certificate of your ex husband. Good luck and hope it goes well x

Question: How long does it takes to get the final decree absolute in a divorce? Once you went to the court and applied for the final decree absolute, how long does it take to process? Do you wait a week,month or months?

Answer: You can apply for the decree absolute six weeks after you are granted the decree nicee

Question: How long, (after obtaining a Decree Nisi), can the RESPONDANT apply for a Decree Absolute? Ideally I need a solicitor, legal executive or some such other legally trained person to answer this question as accuracy is very important here! Note: as the Respondant, I did NOT apply for nor obtain the original Nisi which means I have to wait a certain period before seeking an Absolute. What is that maximum period?

Answer: you can apply for a decree absoulute 6 weeks and 1 day after decree nisi.

Question: Where should I go to get a copy of my Decree Absolute? I have lost my copy of my decree absolute. Can I get another? If so, where would I go? Also, do I need it to get remarried? Thanks

Answer: Yes, the Court which originally issued it, and yes!

Question: I am expecting my Decree Absolute any day now. Suddenly my husband who started the divorce anyway has doubts? My husband left me and our three children for another woman. It caused untold pain but I'm feeling better about life. My Decree Absolute is due any time now. I have also started seeing a nice man. Within two weeks of me telling my ex that I was dating again he dumped his lover and went to stay at his mums. He is now bombarding me with texts and call for us to try again. What is he playing at? Should I hear him out for the sake of the kids.

Answer: Its a case of "if i cant have you then nobody can". You need to decide how you feel, if you dump this nice guy and go back to your cheating hubby, what guarantees do you have he wont do it again as soon as he gets bored, or if something better does not come along? Personally, i think you got rid of a dead lump, he never gave you a second thought when he left you and your children. Tell your ex hubby that you no longer love him, that you will never trust him. He has every right to see his kids. Concentrate on your new lovely guy, and think how he must be feeling knowing your cheating dirty ex is trying to claw his way back into your life.

Question: Between the decree nici and decree absolute, if the husband dies, is the surviving wife widowed? i.e. are the divorce proceedings nullified by the death of the husband?

Answer: absolutely

Question: 6 months after decree absolute, my ex is asking me for money I dont have. Can he do this? The other thing is if I have remarried does this effect the outcome?

Answer: Not a chance. If the decree is final then you're done with him. Period.

Question: can my mother pick up a decree absolute certificate for me? i live in spain and need a copy of my decree absolute can my mother pick it up for me to save me travelling to england for it if so where will she go for it (i got divorced 36 years ago )

Answer: yes she can. she will need copies of id's and written permission

Question: How do i go about getting a replacement decree absolute re my divorce as im getting married again in july this?

Answer: you need to get in the court house, your divorce certificate, and when you get your application for you next married license show a copy

Question: where do I get a copy of my decree absolute? I have lost my decree absolute and would like to know where I could get a replacement an how much it will cost for the copy

Answer: From the court that issued it. The cost should be minimal.

Question: How long does a decree absolute take to arrive after you've waited the six weeks and 1 day after the nisi?

Answer: You need to contact them and apply for it. It doesn't automatically arrive.....................