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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cornwall => Topic started by: Wendyellen on Saturday 16 July 16 12:22 BST (UK)
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My partner's grandparents were divorced in the 1950's. Do the divorce records still exist for this time does anyone know please as I have been lead to believe that they do not? His grandmother lived in Cornwall and grandfather was living in York at the time with another woman as far as I can tell. Many thanks.
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Unless the case set a precedent then all that is likely to be available is the decree absolute. In some cases there might be a brief report in local newspapers.
The National Archives has a useful guide:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/divorces/