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What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Downloadable standard letters to explain services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
You can get divorced in England or Wales if all of the following are true:…
You must decide whether you want to make a joint application with your…
To apply for a divorce you’ll need: yours and your husband or wife’s full…
What happens after you apply depends whether you applied for a divorce…
A conditional order and decree nisi are documents that say that the court…
To end your marriage you must apply for either: a final order a decree…
You can apply for a divorce if your husband or wife ‘lacks mental…
Declaration confirming that there are no legal reasons why you should not be married in Malaysia.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Albania.
Questionnaire to give to the Official Solicitor in divorce proceedings when one party may lack litigation capacity.
Affidavit of Marital Status for British nationals
Form D20: Medical examination statement of parties and examiner.
Form D180: Concerning judgments in matrimonial matters.
Apply to end your marriage or civil partnership because it is not valid (‘void’) or because it is otherwise defective (‘voidable’).
How someone in Sweden can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
How someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
Apply for a final order to legally end your marriage or civil partnership.
How someone in Finland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Fees charged for services at British embassies, high commissions and consulates, including certification, legalisation and emergency travel document fees.
How someone in Austria can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes on UK naming law
Use this form to apply to the court for a final order to legally annul your marriage.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy Bishkek.
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