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Quick question re Nisi.

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MDA
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20 Mar 12 #319207 by MDA

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I''ve just had a letter from the court saying that the decree will be read in court on 3rd April. Does this mean 6 weeks and 1 day from then I can apply for the Absolute?

WhiteRose
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20 Mar 12 #319209 by WhiteRose

Reply from WhiteRose

Yes!

(as long as the Decree Nisi goes through)

MDA
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20 Mar 12 #319218 by MDA

Reply from MDA

Brilliant, thank you.

The letter says "The court certifies that the Petitioner has sufficiently proved the contents of the Petition and is entitled to a decree of divorce on the grounds that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, the facts found proved being the Respondent''s unreasonable behaviour."

So fingers crossed it''s going ahead!

WhiteRose
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20 Mar 12 #319219 by WhiteRose

Reply from WhiteRose

Looks like it will

I make it 16th May as the first day you can apply for your Decree Absolute.

WR

MDA
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20 Mar 12 #319235 by MDA

Reply from MDA

I worked it out the same, shame, I''ll be away on holiday on the 16th, it''ll have to wait till I get back. Coincidentally, that''s the anniversary of our separation!

WhiteRose
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20 Mar 12 #319237 by WhiteRose

Reply from WhiteRose

Not something to say ''Congratulations'' to

Have a nice break away!

EFCL
Junior Member

21 Mar 12 #319282 by EFCL

Reply from EFCL

Quick question, how long after submitting your affidavit did you get your letter about the Nisi? I am awaiting my Nisi date at the moment.

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