The application form used to start a divorce or dissolution (ending a civil partnership) in England and Wales. Under no-fault divorce you can apply on your own ('sole application') or together with your spouse ('joint application'). The information on the D8 — including confirmation that the marriage has broken down irretrievably — is what the court uses to decide whether to grant the divorce. Once the court issues it, the case is underway and the other party (if there is one) is served and given a chance to respond.
In Plain English
The official form used to start the legal process of ending a marriage or civil partnership. Filling this out and sending it to the court is the first step in getting a divorce.
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