Reply to a divorce application
How to reply
You must reply by the deadline on your ‘notice of proceedings’.
How you reply depends on whether you have a solicitor.
Replying online
You can reply online if you do not have a solicitor.
You’ll need:
- the access code from your notice of proceedings
- to set up an online account
Get help replying online
If you have technical problems, contact the Courts and Tribunals Service Centre.
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If you cannot use the internet or are not confident online, contact We Are Group.
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Replying by post
You must reply by post if you have a solicitor.
Post the notice of proceedings to the address on the form.
If you do not reply
The court can let the divorce go ahead without you. You might have to pay extra fees if this happens.
After you reply
The court will confirm that it got your reply and will send you a copy.
What happens next depends on whether you agreed or disagreed with the divorce in your reply.
You can check the progress of your divorce by:
- , if you replied online
- , if you replied by post
Getting advice
You can get legal advice to help you decide what to do.