Apply for a judicial separation: Form D8S
Use this form to apply to a court to legally separate from your husband, wife or civil partner without getting divorced.
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Read more about getting a judicial separation.
Find out how much you’ll need to pay and whether you can get help with fees.
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Updates to this page
Last updated 21 March 2024 + show all updates
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The email address and phone line opening times have been updated.
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Removed a reference to cheque payments on the last page of the English form
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Added Welsh translation
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Added an updated Welsh form
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Updated the statement of truth section
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The address for submission of the application has been changed
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Uploaded new version of D8S.
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Added translation