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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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From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published:
6 April 2022
Last updated:
24 July 2025
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  1. Added a large print version of the English form.

  2. The email address and phone line opening times have been updated.

  3. Removed a reference to cheque payments on the last page of the English form

  4. Added Welsh translation

  5. Added an updated Welsh form

  6. Updated the statement of truth section

  7. The address for submission of the application has been changed

  8. Uploaded new version of D8S.

  9. Added translation

Documents

Application form: D8S

PDF, 462 KB, 18 pages

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Application form: D8S (large print)

PDF, 399 KB, 28 pages

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Details

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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