Divorce in England

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Twitch1404 Member

Member since 14 August 2018

Twitch1404Member03 January 2024 04:34:13

Hi all,

I got married in Tunisia over 10 years ago when I was living there and moved back to the UK around 6 years ago. My wife is still living in Tunisia and we鈥檝e been living apart during that time. We鈥檝e decided to proceed with a divorce and wanted to know if anyone has gone through the process of getting a divorce in the UK and how it then transfers back to Tunisia? Would I need to go through two separate divorce processes? Does my wife need to file for the divorce in Tunisia or does it become valid once we get divorced in the UK?

i appreciate any help you can offer!

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert03 January 2024 10:45:35

7684

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

In general, you get divorced in the country where you are deemed as being resident, so in your case, you live in the UK, so are resident here.

I advise you to see a divorce lawyer so he/she can explain the process to you, and then you can proceed.

One other point.聽 If your Tunisian marriage was a Sharia ceremony only, then your marriage may not be recognised in the UK.聽 It is worthwhile asking your lawyer.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

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resti ratu Member

Member since 02 July 2012

resti ratuMember24 January 2024 18:38:49

@Twitch1404

I wish you get a good lawyer and i also had a same thought for a divorce process, still read and googling.

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