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✓ Checked against the official GOV.UK source on 26 July 2026. Official publication: “Apply for a conditional order or judicial separation order: Form D84” on GOV.UK — GOV.UK last updated that publication on 13 June 2024. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Official form & guidance: Form D84 (Apply for a conditional order) →
In short
Form D84 is the application for a conditional order of divorce in England and Wales (historically the decree nisi) — the court’s formal confirmation that the applicant is entitled to a divorce. You apply through MyHMCTS from 20 weeks after the D8 was issued, confirming the D8 information is still correct, that you wish to proceed, and signing a statement of truth. It is also the stage at which the court can approve a financial consent order. It does not end the marriage; the D36 final order does. eLitigant’s Chris drafts this for you to a professional standard — you check, sign and file.
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Tell Chris your divorce timeline and the financial agreement (if any). Chris drafts your D84 — and, where needed, D81 and the draft consent order — as a package from your facts.② Check the draft you’ve written
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Received a notice, order or court email about your conditional order? Run it by Chris and see exactly what it means and what to do next.In short: Form D84 is the application for a conditional order of divorce in England and Wales — the court’s formal confirmation that the applicant is entitled to a divorce (historically called the decree nisi). It can be applied for once the reflection period after the D8 has passed, and it is the stage at which the court approves financial consent orders so they take effect on the final order. eLitigant drafts your D84 (with D81 and the draft consent order where relevant) — or checks the draft you have already written.
Week 20 arrives. The reflection period is over. The next form is D84 — the application for the conditional order that moves the divorce from “applied for” to “approved by the court.”2026 reality: divorce is fully online. No courtroom. No in-person attendance. No speaking in public. The entire process runs through MyHMCTS — D8 submitted online, notifications by email, conditional and final orders pronounced administratively.
Your job: review Chris’s drafts and sign. Chris is your personal PA — a solicitor’s day of drafting, done in about an hour.
What the conditional order does
It is the court’s formal confirmation that the applicant is entitled to a divorce. Historically called a “decree nisi.” It does not end the marriage — the final order (D36, 6 weeks later) does that.Why the interim step exists
Two reasons historically: to allow objections, and to allow the court to approve financial consent orders before the marriage formally ends. In modern no-fault divorce, objections are rare but the financial-order gate remains important. Many consent orders are drafted and submitted to be approved at conditional-order stage so they take effect on final order.What D84 asks
- Confirmation that the information in the D8 is still correct
- Confirmation that the applicant wishes to proceed
- Statement of truth
- Any updates — change of address, new evidence of jurisdiction (rare)
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Tell Chris what you want to achieve. Upload your documents. Chris drafts without raising his voice — cold merit, exhibits numbered, tone tuned to the adjudicator. The court sees your name. The standard it sees is the Litigant Standard™.
Timing
D84 can be applied for from exactly 20 weeks after D8 was issued. Not one day earlier. Chris diary-sets the correct date and drafts D84 to be ready the day the window opens.What happens after D84
- Court reviews D84 and papers
- Court lists the conditional order pronouncement (usually short notice, made administratively)
- Order made — applicant(s) notified
- 6-week cooling-off begins
- From 6 weeks after conditional order — D36 final order application can be made
Financial consent orders — the overlap
Families often use this window to finalise financial agreements:- Form A — financial remedy application (if not consent-based)
- D81 — financial statement of information for a consent order
- Draft consent order — the court’s approved form of words plus bespoke clauses
Related Court Forms & Guides
- Form N260: Statement of Costs — the costs schedule used at summary assessment.
- Form N244: Application Notice — the form for interim applications.
- Start a Money Claim Online (OCMC) — where most civil money claims begin.
- Particulars of Claim — setting out the basis of your claim.
- Civil Court Forms Index — every civil court form guide in one place.
Can Chris draft D84 and the consent order?
Yes. Tell Chris the divorce timeline, the financial agreement (if any), and any property or pension sharing. Chris drafts D84, D81, and the draft consent order as a package. Chris drafts the full set for a whole-divorce package from D8 through to D36.Prepare to win. Plan not to fail.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the conditional order do?
It is the court’s formal confirmation that the applicant is entitled to a divorce — historically called the “decree nisi.” It does not end the marriage; the final order (Form D36) does that.Why does this interim step exist?
Historically for two reasons: to allow objections, and to allow the court to approve financial consent orders before the marriage formally ends. In modern no-fault divorce objections are rare, but the financial-order gate remains important — many consent orders are submitted to be approved at conditional-order stage so they take effect on final order.What does Form D84 ask for?
Confirmation that the information in the D8 is still correct, confirmation that the applicant wishes to proceed, a statement of truth, and any updates such as a change of address or new evidence of jurisdiction (rare).When can I apply for the conditional order?
D84 can be applied for once the reflection period after the D8 was issued has passed — not before. Chris diary-sets the correct date and drafts the D84 to be ready the day the window opens. Check the current timing for your situation.What happens after D84 is submitted?
The court reviews D84 and the papers, then lists the conditional order pronouncement (usually made administratively on short notice). Once the order is made, the applicant is notified and the cooling-off period before the D36 final order application begins.Can Chris draft D84 and the consent order together?
Yes. Tell Chris the divorce timeline, the financial agreement (if any), and any property or pension sharing, and Chris drafts D84, D81 and the draft consent order as a package — to a professional, elite standard.Your D84, drafted and professional
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