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Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
How you can have a marriage annulled, the reasons you can give for annulling a marriage and the forms you will need to apply for an annulment. This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
Annulment (sometimes known as ‘nullity’) is a different way of ending a…
You and your husband or wife can choose to work out: arrangements for…
You can apply to have your marriage annulled as soon as you get married.…
The other person must respond to your nullity application within 14 days,…
6 weeks after you get the conditional order or decree nisi you can apply…
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
You can get married or form a civil partnership in England or Wales if…
You must apply for a visa to come to the UK to give notice, get married or…
You must decide where to have your marriage or civil partnership ceremony…
You must sign a legal statement at your local register office to say you…
You must bring originals of the following documents to your appointment:…
This series brings together documents about places of religious worship and the solemnisation of marriages.
Order a commemorative marriage certificate for a gift or keepsake to mark a silver, ruby, golden or diamond wedding anniversary
If there are any errors on a marriage or civil partnership certificate you can correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what...
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
Self declaration form and accompanying notes for British nationals to get married or register a civil partnership (PACS) in France. For use in place of certificates of celibacy and custom.
Places of worship, including those registered for marriages under the Marriage Act, both for the marriage of opposite sex and same sex couples.
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
Includes getting married abroad, decree absolutes and looking after children
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents you need.
Application pack to get a certificate of custom and law for marriage in Belgium by post.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons, the clergy and secretaries of synagogues for marriage ceremonies.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
For customers who need to post notice so they can marry or form a civil partnership at an embassy/high commission or consulate.
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