- See handout on top of Leeds card catalogue.
- Divorce was rare between 1700-1857, as had to be by Act of Parliament.
- After 1858, records kept at: Principal Registry of the Family Division, Decree Absolute Search Section, First Avenue House, 42-49 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6NP. Tel. 0207 947 6000.
- If divorce was within the last 5 years, local county courts should also hold the records & may be a cheaper alternative.
Divorce records
