Can I apply if my spouse lives abroad?

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Yes. You can still apply for a divorce in England and Wales if you meet the jurisdictional requirements, even if your spouse lives overseas.

Can my spouse contest the divorce?

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Yes, but they cannot stop the divorce indefinitely. They can dispute the proceedings only for very limited reasons, such as jurisdiction or the validity of the marriage.

Can a divorce be refused?

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A court may refuse a divorce if the application is incomplete or does not meet legal requirements. Otherwise, refusal is rare under the new no fault divorce procedure.