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Answer a divorce, dissolution, (judicial) separation or nullity petition or application (applications issued before April 2022): Form D8B
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Use this form if you wish to defend a divorce, dissolution, (judicial) separation or nullity petition or application issued by your spouse or civil partner.
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Official publication updated 2022-10-13. Catalogue checked 9 November 2026. Follow the official guidance for the form's scope, required documents and filing route. Source: HMCTS. Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.