Expert Services to Serve a Divorce Petition Across the UK
Fast and Legal Ways to Serve a Divorce Petition in the UK
At Intime Investigations, we will serve a divorce petition swiftly and professionally throughout the UK. Whether you are a solicitor, law firm, or private client, our professional process servers guarantee legal and timely delivery of divorce papers, ensuring full proof of service is provided for court proceedings.
When you need someone to serve a divorce petition with accuracy and discretion, we step in to get the job done quickly and legally.
Why You Need a Professional Process Server for Divorce Petitions
The legal process of serving a divorce petition can be stressful, especially when the recipient avoids service. Our divorce process serving experts handle complex and sensitive cases, ensuring that the petition is served correctly in line with UK legal standards.
We don’t rely on standard postal delivery; we make physical contact with the respondent and secure proper documentation to confirm that the divorce petition was served, including a statement of proof of service suitable for court submission.
  Our benefits:
Nationwide service coverage
Same-day or next-day service
Fixed pricing with no hidden fees
Photographic evidence and signed affidavits
Legal compliance with court procedures
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How We Serve a Divorce Petition Step by Step
Step 1 – Instruction
We accept instructions via email or our secure online form. You can provide a copy of the divorce petition electronically or by post.
Step 2 – Personal Service
Our professional process server locates the recipient and personally delivers the petition. If evasion occurs, we use investigative techniques to complete the service.
Step 3 – Proof of Service
Upon successful delivery, we issue a statement of service or an affidavit that acts as proof of service for court use.
We also offer People Tracing Services if you cannot locate your spouse or partner.
Serving Divorce Petitions in Difficult Situations
If your spouse is evading service or their whereabouts are unknown, our team uses advanced techniques and tools to trace missing persons and ensure effective delivery.
Visit our Tracing Services page to learn more about our investigative support for hard-to-locate individuals.
Why Choose Intime Investigations to Serve a Divorce Petition?
Our licensed investigators have served thousands of petitions with speed, reliability, and confidentiality. We understand the importance of accuracy when legal proceedings are involved.
We are experienced in serving:
Contested and uncontested divorce petitions
International and high-conflict cases
Divorce papers with protective orders
Browse our Process Server UK page for more on our national coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions – Serve a Divorce Petition
How quickly can you serve a divorce petition?
We can serve most divorce petitions within 24–48 hours, and same-day service is available in urgent cases.
What happens if the person refuses the petition?
Our process server will record the refusal, and this will still be considered valid service in many cases. We provide full documentation for court.
Can you trace someone if I don’t know their current address?
Yes, we offer Find a Person services to locate individuals before attempting service.
Is the serving a divorce petition confidential?
Absolutely. We handle every case with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
What is included in the proof of service?
You will receive a signed statement or affidavit, including time, date, and method of service, accepted by UK courts.